Long Balls Propel Bobcats to Comeback Victory

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Back-to-back home runs in the seventh put Texas State (31-16, 13-9 Sun Belt) ahead for good in an 8-7 victory over Georgia State (24-23, 11-11 Sun Belt) at Bobcat Ballpark on a warm Friday night.

Picking up the win was Triston Dixon (5-1) after he struck out two in 1.2 innings of relief. Jack Stroud pitched the final two innings and recorded four strikeouts to earn his third save of the season. Taking the loss was Brady Jones (1-1) as he gave up three runs on three hits in 1.2 innings out of the bullpen.

Rashawn Galloway led TXST with three base knocks including a double. Both Jose Gonzalez and Ben McClain had two hits and three RBI. Also with two hits on the evening was…