Bobcats Fall Short in Series Finale at Troy

TROY, Ala. – Texas State (15-18, 5-7 Sun Belt) came up short in the series finale at Troy (14-16, 3-6 Sun Belt) 5-3 Sunday afternoon at Riddle-Pace Field. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Bobcats.

Freshman (0-1) took the loss as he allowed a run on two hits while striking out two in two innings of relief. Marques Oates (2-1) picked up the win as he tossed three shutout innings out of the bullpen with three strikeouts. Earning his first save of the season was Max Newton as he recorded the final out of the game.

started and went three innings with a career-high seven strikeouts. He did allow two runs, both unearned, on four hits and one walk. Both and threw 1.1 innings and…