AUSTIN, Texas — In its final midweek contest of the year, No. 1 Texas got back in the win column with a 9-3 victory over Lamar on Tuesday night at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
The Longhorns (39-8) drew a season-high 16 walks, headlined by third baseman Casey Borba.
Borba notched a free pass in each of his first four plate appearances before sparking a five-run eighth with his ninth homer of the season.
The sophomore's two-run shot vaulted Texas ahead, 6-3, after the Cardinals (37-15) pulled to within a tally.
Catcher Rylan Galvan followed with a two-RBI double to pad the hometown lead.