ARLINGTON, Texas --Five UT Arlington players notched multiple hits, but the Mavericks fell to the Cal Baptist Lancers 7-6 Saturday.

Freshman Tyler Zahradnik (1-2) took the loss on the mound for UT Arlington (8-15, 2-3).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Mavericks first put runs on the board in the third inning. UT Arlington's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run double off the bat of senior Tyce Armstrong.

The Lancers then rallied to score three runs and take a 6-4 lead before the Mavericks got back on the board in the eighth. UT Arlington picked up two runs when a single from senior Parker Airhart brought home sophomore Jackson Hill and junior Jake Martinez, which evened the score at 6-6. Cal Baptist then scored one time over the remaining one inning to break the tie and grab the 7-6 win.

GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed four runs across.
» Five UT Arlington hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» The Mavericks out-hit the Lancers at a 13-10 clip.
» UT Arlington went 4-for-8 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 41 Cal Baptist hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out five.
» Armstrong led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI.

ON DECK
The Mavs will play in the series finale at Clay Gould Ballpark at 12 p.m. tomorrow, Mar. 30. 

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