SACRAMENTO, CA --The UT Arlington Mavericks got a strong performance from senior Tyce Armstrong, who collected his fifth homerun of the seasonĀ in a 8-3 loss to the Sacramento State Hornets Friday.
Sophomore Caylon Dygert (3-3) got the ball to start for UT Arlington (6-12, 0-1) and took the loss.
Armstrong's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-4 day, and included a double, a home run and two RBI. Senior Maxwell Mims put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Mavericks were trailing 3-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. UT Arlington got an RBI single from Mims, scoring Armstrong from second base.
The Mavericks kept the deficit at 3-1 before tying the score in the sixth. UT Arlington scored twice on Armstrong's two-run homer, which brought the score level at 3-3. Sacramento State then scored five times over the remaining three innings to break the tie and grab the 8-3 win.
GAME NOTES
Ā» UT Arlington's power output was led by Armstrong, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
Ā» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
Ā» UT Arlington pitchers faced 39 Sacramento State hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out six.
Ā» Armstrong led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
ON DECK
The Mavs will play game two of the series at John Smith FieldĀ at 4Ā p.m. tomorrow, Mar. 22.Ā
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