ST. GEORGE, Utah --Freshman Cade Dodson collected four hits, but the UT Arlington Mavericks fell to the Utah Tech Trailblazers 10-8 on Saturday.

Junior Anthony Garcia (0-1) came out of the bullpen for UT Arlington (18-28, 10-10) and took the loss.

In addition to his four hits, Dodson had a home run and an RBI to lead the Mavericks. Freshman Austin Phillips put together a standout effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Senior Tate Bethel also contributed for UT Arlington, putting together one hit in five trips to the plate while adding a home run and two RBIs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Mavericks got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the top of the first inning. Dodson came across to score the lone run of the inning for UT Arlington and get them on the board.

The Mavericks lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the third trailing 3-1. UT Arlington scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run homer from Bethel, which brought the score to 4-3 in favor of the Mavericks.

UT Arlington held Utah Tech scoreless before building their lead to 5-3 the following inning.

UT Arlington surrendered the lead they built in the fourth, but got back on the board in the eighth trailing 10-5. The Mavericks put up three runs, two coming on back-to-back homers from Phillips and Dodson, tightening the Utah Tech lead to 10-8. The Mavericks were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Dodson put together a four-hit day for the Mavericks.
» UT Arlington's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Six UT Arlington hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» The Mavericks took Utah Tech pitchers deep three times on Saturday.
» UT Arlington batters had a total of 17 hits in the game.
» UT Arlington left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Mavericks out-hit the Trailblazers at a 17-16 clip.
» UT Arlington pitchers faced 44 Utah Tech hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» Dodson led the Mavericks at the plate, going 4 for 5 with a home run and an RBI.

ON DECK
The Mavs will play in the rubber match against the Trailblazers, tomorrow, May 11 at 1 p.m. CT.

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