No. 2 Texas blasts Incarnate Word in 19-2 victory

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After spending 10 of 11 games away from UFCU Disch-Falk Field, the No. 2 Texas Longhorns took advantage of the opener in a get-right weekend series, pummeling the Incarnate Word Cardinals 19-2 on Friday evening.

After scoring 18 runs on Wednesday, a season high, the Longhorns exceed their output in Charleston on 17 hits, including seven extra-base knocks.

Right fielder Murphy Stehly led the way with a 4-for-5 performance with a career-high six RBI and three runs, highlighted by a three-run home run in the first inning that gave the Longhorns a lead they would never relinquish. Third baseman Skyler Messinger added three hits and center fielder Douglas Hodo III…