MONROE, LA --The UT Arlington Mavericks were unable to plate any runs on the day in a 4-0 shutout in the series finale against the UL-Monroe Warhawks this Sunday.
Senior Joe Steeber (1-1) got the ball to start for UT Arlington (4-8) and took the loss. Junior Anthony Garcia came out of the pen for the Mavericks and threw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with no walks and two strikeouts.
Offensively, the Mavericks were led by junior Jake Martinez, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a double and two walks. Junior Xavier Melendez put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UT Arlington managed three chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The Mavericks last got a runner on third in the eighth, when sophomore Xander McAfee made it 90 feet away from scoring with one out.
GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 32 UL Monroe hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and three fly balls while striking out seven.
» Martinez led the Mavericks at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
ON DECK
The Mavs will head south to Austin for a midweek matchup against No. 12 Texas on Mar. 11 at 6:30 p.m.Â
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