HOUSTON, Texas – Texas Baseball mashed three home runs and held off Rice for a 7-4 win on Opening Day at Reckling Park. Murphy Stehly had a three-hit debut and Zach Zubia drove in four runs to lead the Longhorns offensively.
Bryce Elder picked up his first win of the season, pitching six innings and striking out six batters. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk.
The bullpen trio of Cole Quintanilla, Tristan Stevens and Donny Diaz held off the Owls to secure the win.