No. 1 Texas tramples Sam Houston State, 10-1

Andre Duplantier Texas baseballIn a Huntsville homecoming of sorts for David Pierce, who coached the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 2012 to 2014, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns handily dispatched Pierce’s former program with a decisive 10-1 victory on Tuesday evening to remain undefeated.

Right-hander Andre Duplantier continued his comeback from elbow surgery with a second straight quality start as Pierce worked to extend him — the sophomore only needed 78 pitches to get through six strong innings, allowing one hit, two walks, and striking out two while allowing one earned run, only the fifth earned run given up by the Texas pitching staff through nine games this season. Over Duplantier’s final…