Burnt Orange Nation · Jun 3, 2022
No. 9 seed Texas surges past Air Force, 11-3
Texas baseballThe No. 9 seed Texas Longhorns got off to a strong start in the Austin Regional, picking up a hugely important first win, 11-3, against the Air Force Fighting Falcons on Friday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Texas scored five runs in the fifth inning to break the game open and received a big performance from third baseman Skyler Messinger, who went 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. Murphy Stehly, starting at second base, added three hits and designated hitter Austin Todd had three RBI. On the mound, Longhorns left-hander Pete Hansen scattered eight hits over 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, with five strikeouts and two walks.