FORT WORTH - Texas Wesleyan University (13-1) secured a decisive 9-3 game one victory over Jarvis Christian (0-6) on Sunday at Sycamore Park.
Texas Wesleyan's offense was highlighted by three home runs and a total of 13 hits, while Jarvis Christian managed 10 hits but fell short on the scoreboard.
Texas Wesleyan secured a decisive victory over Jarvis Christian with a strong offensive performance. The home team took an early lead in the first inning.
Jack Erickson started with a single, then stole second base. Brandon Vela followed with a triple to center field, bringing Erickson home.
Endi Jaquez and
Jonathan Pena each contributed RBI doubles, giving Texas Wesleyan a 3-0 advantage after the first inning.
In the second inning, Texas Wesleyan extended its lead significantly.
Giuseppe Buttaci opened with a solo home run to left field. Following a walk and a series of stolen bases, Vela hit a three-run homer, scoring
Idelfonso Garcia and pinch runner Adian Vega. This offensive surge put Texas Wesleyan ahead 7-0 after the second inning.
Jarvis Christian got on the board in the third inning with a two-run double by Morgan. However, Texas Wesleyan maintained its lead, 7-2, after three innings.
In the fifth inning, Texas Wesleyan added to its tally. Joese Rangel hit a two-run home run to center field, scoring Pena. This increased the lead to 9-2 after five innings.
Jarvis Christian managed to score once more in the seventh inning with Jacob. Garci's RBI single, but it was not enough to mount a comeback. Texas Wesleyan's defense held firm, and the game concluded with a final score of 9-3 in favor of the Rams.
Michael Stewart pitched a strong 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits while striking out 7 batters. Stewart faced 30 batters and issued 4 walks, throwing a total of 104 pitches with 60 strikes.
Logan Silvertooth came in for relief, pitching 1 inning and giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits. Silvertooth faced 6 batters and managed to throw 11 strikes out of 15 pitches.
Vela tallied two hits, including a home run and a triple, while driving in four runs and scoring twice. Rangel contributed with a home run of his own, accounting for two RBIs and scoring once. Jaquez added three hits, a double, and an RBI to his performance. On the mound, Stewart recorded seven strikeouts over 6 innings, allowing two earned runs and securing the win.
Texas Wesleyan dominated the Bulldogs in game two with a decisive 21-6 victory, marked by strong offensive performances and efficient scoring across multiple innings. The home team set the tone early in the first inning with a five-run outburst. Rangel singled, and Jaquez followed with a two-run homer. Vela added a double, and Pena launched a two-run homer of his own to push Texas Wesleyan ahead 5-0 after the first.
In the second inning, the Rams continued to extend their lead. After Erickson's leadoff single, Rangel and Jaquez added singles, bringing Erickson home. Vela then hit a three-run homer, increasing the lead to 9-2 after two innings.
The third inning saw another offensive surge from Texas Wesleyan, as they plated eight runs. A series of hits, including a three-run homer by Vela, along with errors and a balk, contributed to the scoring. By the end of the inning, Texas Wesleyan held a commanding 17-2 lead.
Following a quiet fourth inning, the home team added two runs in the fifth.
Boston Farris and
Dryon Dixon delivered RBI singles, bringing the score to 19-3. In the sixth inning,
Eric DeAnda homered, and
Aiden Vega's RBI single added two more runs for Texas Wesleyan, making it 21-6.
Texas Wesleyan's defense held strong in the final inning, securing the victory. The final score was Texas Wesleyan 21, Jarvis Christian 6.
Gabriel Supelveda pitched a perfect inning, facing three batters and retiring them all with one strikeout and no hits allowed, using only eight pitches. Rivera, Jr contributed two innings, allowing two runs on two hits, including a double, while striking out two over 31 pitches.
Ty Sansom also pitched two innings, surrendering one run and two hits, managing to keep his WHIP at 1.00 with 20 strikes out of 30 pitches.
Alfredo Martinez had a challenging two innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits, two of which were doubles, although he managed to record one strikeout and a pickoff.
Vela led the charge with three hits, including two home runs and a double, tallying six RBIs and three runs scored. Jaquez contributed significantly by recording three RBIs and three runs with two hits, one being a home run. Pena added a two-run homer as part of his two-hit performance. DeAnda also hit a home run, driving in one run and scoring once.
The Rams will open conference play next weekend in Goodwell, Okla, against Oklahoma Panhandle State University, with a doubleheader scheduled to start the series at 1 p.m. on Friday.
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