The Texas Wesleyan Rams showed their prowess in a dominating performance over the Austin Kangaroos in a game held on Tuesday evening at Baker Field in Sherman, Texas. The final score of 16-4 did not reflect the intensity and excitement that was displayed by both teams during the game.
Texas Wesleyan's offense was firing on all cylinders with a total of 14 hits, which resulted in 16 runs. The second inning was particularly productive for the Rams, scoring eight runs. G. Barrett started the scoring by hitting a home run to left field, followed by
Reuben Bennevendo's single to center field, which scored Kevin Santiago.
TJ Tomlinson's single to center field scored Bennevendo, and
Jose Sosa's homer to left-center field brought in four runs. The Rams continued their scoring spree in the third inning, adding another three runs to their tally.
JD Padgett and
TJ Tomlinson contributed singles and
Carson Cheaney hit a sacrifice fly to bring in runs.
Texas Wesleyan's defense also showed its strength in the game. They recorded only two errors compared to Austin's two, and their starting pitcher
Stephen Roberts delivered an outstanding performance. Roberts recorded six strikeouts in five innings and gave up only two runs.
Austin did not have a good day on the mound, and Max Danielsen took the loss. However, they had some highlights in the game, including Brandon Hill's homer to left field, which brought in two runs in the third inning, and Ashton Cason's single in the fourth inning, which resulted in one RBI.
The Texas Wesleyan Rams had an impressive performance against the Austin Kangaroos. The offense was excellent, scoring 16 runs on 14 hits, while the defense was strong, making only two errors. The Rams showed their hitting power in the second inning, where they scored eight runs, and their defense held firm, limiting Austin's scoring opportunities. It was a great display of baseball by the Texas Wesleyan Rams.