Three-Run Ninth Propels #9 Bobcats to Series Opening Win

BOONE, N.C. – Three runs were scored by Texas State (21-6, 6-1 Sun Belt) in the top of the ninth to claim a 7-4 series opening victory over Appalachian State (10-14, 3-4 Sun Belt) Friday night at Smith Stadium.

Picking up the win was (3-0) as he threw two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Cameron Carter (1-2) took the loss after surrendering three runs on three walks and two hits in 2.1 innings.

started on the mound and went 6.2 innings. He allowed four runs on six hits while striking out four. recorded an out as he faced two batters to wrap up the seventh.

Both and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and hit a home run. hit his first homer of the season and scored twice while recorded a pinch-hit…