Game 1
On Friday, the Texas Wesleyan University baseball team defeated Sterling College 2-0 in the first two games in Dallas, Texas. The game saw strong performances by both the Texas Wesleyan pitchers and hitters.
In the third inning, Texas Wesleyan scored their first run when Tomas Sanchez singled and brought Jonathan Pena to third base. JD Padgett then scored, putting Texas Wesleyan in the lead. In the fifth inning, Sanchez doubled and brought TJ Tomlinson home, extending Texas Wesleyan's lead further. Despite having five hits throughout the game, Sterling College could not score any runs.
Pitching played a crucial role in Texas Wesleyan's victory. Kade Baron started the game for Texas Wesleyan, pitching four innings and allowing only two hits. David Theriot pitched the final inning and recorded his second save of the season. Sterling College's starting pitcher, Camrin Wleczyk, pitched a complete game and allowed only two runs on seven hits but was charged with the loss.
Texas Wesleyan's hitters got hits when it counted, with Sanchez leading the way with three hits and two RBIs. Tomlinson also had a strong game, scoring one run and recording one hit. However, the team struggled with leaving runners on base, recording seven runners left on base.
With this win, Texas Wesleyan improved its record to 10-5. The team will look to continue its success as they move forward in the season. Strong performances from both the pitching and hitting sides will be necessary for continued success. As the season progresses, Texas Wesleyan must continue to capitalize on its scoring opportunities to secure more victories.
Game 2
In the second game Friday, the Texas Wesleyan University baseball team faced off against Sterling in a game that ended in a score of 6-5. The game occurred at Texas Rangers Youth in Dallas, Texas, with cloudy and chilly weather of 46 degrees. Both teams were able to score in the first inning, with Sterling leading the score 2-0. However, Texas Wesleyan responded quickly, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning to tie the game.
Sterling added one more run in the second inning, but Texas Wesleyan's pitching tightened up to keep Sterling from scoring for the rest of the game. The Texas Wesleyan pitching was led by Andrew Graham, who came in relief and pitched five innings, giving up just one run and earning his first win.
The Texas Wesleyan hitting was also on point. In the sixth inning, Greyson Barrett hit a home run to cut the deficit to 5-3, and in the seventh inning, Texas Wesleyan came back to take the lead. T.J. Tomlinson and Logan Silvertooth hit singles to score runs, and Chaesten Chon hit a single to score another run, bringing the score to 6-5. Texas Wesleyan's pitching led in the final innings to seal the win.
Texas Wesleyan's victory was a testament to their pitching, which limited Sterling's scoring opportunities after the second inning. The team's hitting also showed resilience, with players like Tomlinson, Silvertooth and Barrett coming through in clutch situations to bring in runs.
The win was important for Texas Wesleyan, bringing their record to 11-5, while Sterling's record dropped to 7-7. The game showcased the team's depth, with solid pitching and hitting performances from multiple players. As the season progresses, Texas Wesleyan will look to build on this victory and continue its winning ways.
