OREM, Utah – Utah Valley used a four-run third inning and back-to-back home runs in the seventh to pull away from UT Arlington, 13-5, in Thursday's WAC series opener at UCCU Ballpark. The Mavericks fall to 18-29 overall and 7-9 in conference play.
UTA responded with two runs in the sixth on an RBI groundout by
Clark Springs and a two-run double by
Jackson Hill, then added two more in the seventh on a two-RBI double by
Xander McAfee. The Mavericks could not overcome a big seventh inning from the Wolverines, who plated four runs on a pair of home runs to extend their lead.
Hill finished 2-for-4 with two RBI to pace UTA offensively. McAfee doubled twice and drove in two, and
Preston Knott added an RBI single.
Caylon Dygert took the loss, dropping to 5-5 after allowing six runs on 11 hits in 5.1 innings.
PITCHING PROFILE
Caylon Dygert worked 5.1 innings, allowing six runs on 11 hits with seven strikeouts.
Merek Sears allowed four runs in 0.2 innings.
Charlie Giese gave up four runs on five hits in 1.0 inning.
Jacob Havern tossed 1.0 scoreless inning.
ON DECK
The Mavericks and Wolverines play Friday at 6:05 p.m.
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