BEAUMONT, Texas --Sophomore Caylon Dygert had a quality effort on the bump on Friday, but the UT Arlington Mavericks fell 3-2 to the Lamar Cardinals.

The quality outing from Dygert was not enough for UT Arlington (8-18). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on six hits, allowing one walk and striking out four.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 2-0, the Mavericks first put runs on the board in the seventh inning. UT Arlington pushed across two runs in the frame, the big blow coming on an RBI double from sophomore Xander McAfee. Lamar then scored in the bottom of the ninth to break the tie and grab the 3-2 win.

GAME NOTES
» UT Arlington's power output was led by McAfee, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Dygert put together seven innings of two-run ball for UT Arlington.
» UT Arlington pitchers limited Lamar to just 2-for-11 (.182) with runners in scoring position.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 38 Lamar hitters in the game, allowing 17 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out six.
» McAfee led the Mavericks at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
 

ON DECK
Due to impending weather, the Mavs will play in a doubleheader on Sunday, Apr. 6, at Vincent-Beck Stadium to conclude the series.