Bobcats Claim Sun Belt Opening Pitchers’ Duel

Austin Eaton vs. App State (2024)App StateSAN MARCOS, Texas – A pitchers' duel took place Friday night at Bobcat Ballpark as neither Texas State nor App State were able to get onto the scoreboard until the seventh inning. The Bobcats would go on to claim the Sun Belt Conference opener 3-2.

With the victory, TXST is on a three-game winning streak, improved to 10-8 on the season and 1-0 in the conference while the Mountaineers drop to 11-5 overall and 0-1 in league action.

Austin Eaton (2-1) had his best start as a Bobcat with the junior posting a quality start. He went seven innings and struck out five while surrendering a run on two hits and walks. Earning his first save of the year was…