Texas State closed out their weekend with an 8-7 victory and a 2-1 series win over the Lamar Cardinals, Sunday, at Bobcat Ballpark.
The Cardinals got on board in the top of the first with a homer to left field by senior infielder Anthony Quirion that led to a run by senior outfielder Cole Girouard.
The Bobcats tied the score when senior infielder Jaxon Williams singled through the left side leading to runs by batter Tucker Redden and junior outfielder John Wurthrich.
Texas State finished the first inning with six runs.
Lamar started the second inning with runs from sophomore outfielder Reese Durand, sophomore infielder Kelby Weyler, junior catcher Rhett McCall and junior outfielder Avery George.
The Bobcats got back on the board when junior infielder Justin Thompson hit a fly ball to center field that led to a score by senior outfielder Will Hollis in the bottom of the second. Wurthrich scored shortly after putting the Bobcats up 8-6.
The game slowed down until the seventh when Quirion added another run for the Cardinals. The run ultimately wasn’t enough, and Texas State won the matchup 8-6.
Texas State (5-3) will take on the Rice Owls (0-6), Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at Bobcat Ballpark. The Lamar Cardinals (3-4) will move on to play the UTSA Roadrunners (6-2), Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Beaumont.
Texas State freshman pitcher Tony Robie pitches to a Lamar player at bat in the sixth inning of a game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State second baseman Jaxon Williams tags Lamar senior infielder Anthony Quirion before he can slide back on to base Lamar, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State freshman pitcher Cameron Bush pitches to a Lamar Cardinal waiting at bat in a matchup between the two teams, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State senior catcher Tucker Redden reaches out to catch a pitch, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State pitcher Wes Engle pitches to a Lamar player in the top of the second inning of a matchup between the two teams, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State senior Chase Evans swings at a Lamar pitch during the second inning of a game between the two teams, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State senior infielder Jaxon Williams sprints across third base after a teammate hits a Lamar pitch, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
Texas State junior John Wuthrich slides to home base during the first inning of a game against Lamar, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.
