Next Game:
at Texas A&M - Kingsville
4/19/2024 | 2 p.m.
Apr. 19 (Fri) / 2 p.m.
at Texas A&M - Kingsville
History
Kingsville, TX - In a tightly contested Lone Star Conference game, the Dustdevils claimed a 5-1 victory over the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas. The Dustdevils' pitching and timely hitting proved pivotal, as they improved their season record to 19-24, with a conference record of 19-22.
The game remained scoreless until the top of the second inning when
Isaac Stanwick delivered a two-run single to left center, driving in
Joey Coolbaugh and
Antonio Buentello . The momentum continued in the third inning with
Isaac Gonzalez adding another two RBIs with a single, bringing home
Omar Cervantes and
Abiam Medina . The Javelinas struggled to respond, managing to put runners on base but failing to capitalize due to stellar pitching by TAMIU's starter,
Isaac Ponce .
The scoring culminated in the fifth inning with
Joseph Cruz homering to center field, adding another run to their lead. Dalton Kramer of the Javelinas countered with a solo home run in the bottom of the same inning, but that would be the only run Kingsville could muster against Ponce, who dominated the game with 13 strikeouts over 8 innings, allowing just one run on nine hits.
Isaac Ponce earned the win, improving his record to 7-2, while Carter Poulson took the loss for Kingsville, dropping to 3-5 after giving up four earned runs in just three innings of work.
Isaac Stanwick made a significant impact early in the game with a two-run single in the second inning that initiated the scoring for TAMIU. This hit proved essential in a game where runs were at a premium.
Joseph Cruz further extended the lead with a solo home run in the fifth inning.
Isaac Gonzalez also played a key role, driving in two runs with a single in the third inning, which solidified TAMIU's early lead.
The Dustdevils and Javelinas will return to action on Friday for a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. in Kingsville, TX.
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