FORT WORTH — Texas Wesleyan University (16-3, 3-2 SAC) dropped two games to  Mid-America Christian University (13-5, 4-1) with a final score of 4-3 in game one on Friday at Sycamore Park.
 

Despite a late home run by Texas Wesleyan, Mid-America Christian secured the victory with two decisive runs in the eighth inning.

Texas Wesleyan took an early lead in the third inning when Idelfonso Garcia singled to the pitcher and later scored on a double by Jack Erickson, making it 1-0.

In the sixth inning, Endi Jaquez tripled to left center and scored on a passed ball, increasing the Rams' lead to 2-0. Mid-America Christian responded with a run of their own, as N. Hill scored on a single by T. Cope, bringing the score to 2-1.

Mid-America Christian tied the game in the seventh inning. A double by Sammy Hallada and subsequent RBI single by Julio King allowed a pinch runner to score, making it 2-2.

In the eighth inning, Mid-America Christian's Jesse Ortega hit a two-run homer, putting them ahead 4-2. Texas Wesleyan answered with a solo home run by Jaquez, narrowing the gap to 4-3.

Despite the late rally, the Rams fell to the Evangels with a final score of 4-3.

Michael Pelosi pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two hits and one earned run while striking out four batters. Pelosi faced 22 batters, walking six, and recorded 91 pitches, with 50 being strikes. In a solid outing, Pelosi's efforts contributed to maintaining a low WHIP of 1.57, effectively managing the game despite issuing multiple walks.

Jaquez recorded two hits, including a triple and a home run, while scoring twice and driving in one run. Erickson contributed with a double and an RBI, finishing with one hit. Jose Rangel added a hit and a sacrifice, while also making four assists in the field.

Texas Wesleyan fell to Mid-America Christian in game two with a final score of 17-4 on Friday at Sycamore Park. The Rams managed seven hits and four runs, including a two-run third inning, but were unable to contain the Evangels' potent offense, which featured three home runs.

Texas Wesleyan faced Mid-America Christian in a matchup that saw the visitors take an early lead. In the second inning, the Evangels capitalized with six runs, highlighted by a two-RBI double from N. Hill and a sacrifice fly from Frank Giacalone, giving them a 6-0 advantage. The Rams responded with a run of their own when Giuseppe Buttaci singled to center field, bringing Brandon Vela home. The inning ended with Mid-America Christian leading 6-1.

In the third inning, the Rams added two more runs. Jack Erickson scored on a wild pitch, followed by a sacrifice fly from Jonathan Pena that allowed Jaquez to score, narrowing the gap to 6-3.

Mid-America Christian extended its lead in the fourth inning with consecutive home runs by Nick Hill and Giacalone, increasing the score to 8-3. Texas Wesleyan managed to score in the fifth inning when Jorge Herrera singled to right field, driving in Jaquez to make it 8-4.

The sixth inning saw the Evangels break the game open further. Giacalone hit a grand slam, contributing to a six-run inning that expanded their lead to 14-4.

In the seventh inning, Mid-America Christian tacked on three additional runs, including a two-RBI double by Tuane Cope, solidifying its position at 17-4. Texas Wesleyan was unable to score further, with the game concluding at a final score of 17-4 in favor of the Evangels.

Samuel Mendez started the game for the Rams, pitching 1 1/3 innings while allowing six earned runs on five hits, striking out two batters, and walking two. Rey Rivera, Jr. followed, contributing 2/3 of an inning with one hit allowed and no earned runs. Michael Stewart provided a solid relief effort over three innings, yielding two earned runs on two hits, including two home runs, while maintaining a WHIP of 0.67. Alfredo Martinez and Noah Crews struggled in their brief appearances, both allowing three earned runs without recording an out, combining for three hits and four walks. Gabriel Sepulveda closed for Texas Wesleyan, pitching 1 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits, with one strikeout and one walk.

Jaquez contributed significantly to the team's offensive efforts by scoring two runs and recording a hit in the game. Erickson added to the scoreboard with a hit and a run scored, bolstered by a double and a walk. Meanwhile, Herrera drove in a run with a hit and a walk, consistently advancing the team's position. Marcos Carrion demonstrated precision at the plate, securing a hit and drawing a walk to maintain a high on-base percentage.
 

The Rams will close out their series with the Evangels, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Sycamore Park.