April 10, 2005
Box Score
ARLINGTON, Texas - The wheels came off for Texas-Arlington in the sixth inning as Texas State pushed across nine runs to break a 1-1 tie and cruise to a 13-1 seven-inning victory Sunday afternoon at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavs won the series two-games-to-one after taking Friday and Saturday's contests.
The Mavs (19-17, 9-3 SLC) got on the board in the first inning as Nathan Warrick singled into left center and advanced to second on Josh McSpadden's sacrifice bunt. Aaron Batlle followed with a single through the right side and Daniel Macha drove in the run with a fielder's choice groundout to short.
TXST (21-15, 6-6 SLC) answered with a run in the fifth inning as Heath Keel hit a two-out triple to center field and scored when Cassidy Dresch followed with a run producing single through the left side.
The Bobcats broke the game wide open in the sixth inning as Kyle Anson and Kyle Jones hit back-to-back singles to put runners on second and third. Elliott Babcock followed with a two-run double to left center before moving to third on a Doug Pearce single that chased UTA starter Michael Gardner from the game.
The Mavs went to the bullpen, but got no relief as a walk loaded the bases before Cassidy Dresch singled up the middle to score two runs. Two more singles reloaded the bases before the `Cats went on a Sunday stroll. Fourteen of the next 16 pitches went for balls and four TXST hitters drew RBI walks to push it to a nine-run inning.
TXST pushed the game to run-rule status in the seventh inning as Keel led off the inning with a home run to right center field. Ramos would drive in another run with single through the right side and a groundout by Jones.
Gardner (3-3) took the loss as he allowed five runs on seven hits in 5.2 innings of work. Three Mavs relievers combined to throw 1.1 innings and allow eight runs on eight hits with five walks. Bobby Sawicki (3-2) earned the victory by allowing one run on three hits in the seven-inning complete game.
The Mavs return to action on April 10 when they welcome Baylor to Clay Gould Ballpark. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
