UTPA Broncs Baseball vs. UVU Wolverines (May 17, 2013)

Edinburg - As the 2012-2013 regular season nears its end The University of Texas-Pan American Broncs hold their  fate squarely in their hands. Win and secure at least a second place finish in the GWC, lose and they could fall as far as fourth.

In game two of a sweltering double header from Edinburg Baseball Stadium The Broncs did just that by defeating  GWC opponent The Utah Valley University Wolverines by a final score of 6-5 in dramatic fashion.

The Broncs (27-27, 17-9 GWC)have been on a bit an upswing,  having won their last two contest to end a six game losing streak. This entire season has been a seesaw affair with the team seemingly on the verge of a breakthrough, but have never quite reached that stable ground.

The Wolverines(23-28, 14-9 GWC) hoped to use their season ending series with UTPA to solidify their hold and second place and possible propel themselves into a battle for first with Northern Colorado. However, those hopes were dashed on Thursday night after a 13-0 pounding at the hands of UTPA.

UTPA jumped out a quick 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first behind an RBI single by Aaron Moore to plate Shane Ammon.

UVU would counter in the top of the second, pulling the game even at 1-1 after Mark Kruegar scampered home for 3rd on a wild pitch by Broncs pitcher Dylan Bandura.

The Broncs would take the lead again in the home half of the third, capitalizing on a single by Aaron Moore to score Bryan Ramirez from second to set the score at 2-1.

The lead would be short lived as the Wolverines would pound out three runs on four hits in the fourth, to take their first lead at 4-2.

UTPA would cut into the deficit in the fifth to pull the game to 4-3, using a single by Shane Klemcke to score Moore who started the inning with a lead-off triple.

UVU would extend their lead to 5-3 in the seventh, behind a single to left field by Greyson Bogden.

The Broncs would cut the lead to 5-4 in the home half of the inning, taking advantage of a single by Derek Hagy to score Moore from second base.

That score would remain intact as UTPA came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, looking to string together enough offense to wrestle a vital GWC victory away from UVU.

The Broncs offense would come through in  a big way, as every player that came to the plate would reach base in route to a walk off single by Hagy to secure the 6-5 victory.

The thrilling victory was facilitated by an interesting 5-2 defensive shift by UVU, which saw the center fielder  slide in as if a third middle infielder to protect against the suicide squeeze.

UTPA will look to complete the series sweep on Saturday as the will host UVU for a Saturday matinee at noon.

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UTPA Broncs vs. Chicago State University Cougars (April 14, 2013)

Edinburg - The final game of their weekend series, The University of Texas-Pan American Broncs defeat The Chicago State University 3-0 to sweep the series and extend their successful start to GWC play.

The Broncs (15-15 overall, 6-1 in GWC ) have seemingly found their groove just in time for GWC play, having rebounded from their early struggles to go 11-4 in their last 15 games.

In the opposing dugout, the Cougars have seen their season go from bad to worse as their bats have grown stagnate as of late, while their pitching staff continues to hemorrhage runs at an alarming rate.

The Broncs would open up the scoring in the bottom of the second plating three runs on three hits to capitalize on a costly error on Chicago State first baseman Ray Cekus.

UTPA would extend their lead to 4-0 in the home half of the 3rd, plating one run on back-to-back double by Will Klausing and Alberto Morales.

The inning would prove costly however, as Klausing would come up limping around first and left the game with an apparent upper leg injury.

The offense kept coming for the Broncs as they would plate two additional runs in the fifth behind a single by Morales a double by Chris Torres to push their lead to 6-0.

The Cougars tried to muster a run in the top of the eighth, loading the bases with two outs. However, there offense would flounder once again and strand all three on a slow roller to the first baseman.

UTPA would finish the scoring in the bottom of the eight to extend their lead to 7-0 on an RBI single to left by Derek Hagy.

The Broncs would turn to Preston Budziszewski for his second appearance in the series to close out the ninth inning.  He would retire Chicago State in a quick three up and three downing inning to secure the series sweep and push the Broncs above .500 for the first time on the year.

Next up for UTPA will be a trip to Austin, TX for a game against the Texas Longhorns, while Chicago State will visit the University of Illinois - Chicago for a midweek matchup.

Game MVP's:

Chicago State

 

(1-4 AB, 2 IP, 0 Hits, 1 K)

UTPA

 

Dusten Knight

(8 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Hits, and 9 K's)


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UTPA Broncs vs. Chicago State Cougars (April 13, 2013 - Game 2)

Edinburg - In game one of their Saturday double header The University of Texas-Pan American Broncs defeated the Chicago State Cougars (6-0) to secure at least a series split.

The Broncs (15-15 overall, 6-1 in GWC) entered the second game of Saturday's double header looking remained undefeated  in the series have outscored their weekend opponent 17-2 thus far in the series

The Cougars (4-22 overall, 1-6 GWC) limped into Game 2 hoping to uncover a glimmer of hope as their offense continued it's early season struggles and the loss begin to pile up in their second conference series of the year.

True to form in the series , UTPA would be the first to score by plating their first run of the game on a double steal , which allowed Shane Ammon to score from third and take a 1-0 lead.

The Broncs would expand their lead in to 2-0 bottom of the 4th, plating Alberto Morales from third on a single by Riley Goulding .

UTPA would smash the game wide open in the home half of the 8th, scoring 4 runs behind triples by Alberto Morales and Shane Ammon to push their lead to 6-0.

The Broncs turned to Aaron Moore to close the game out in the 9th, and despite hitting the second batter he faced, he would hold the Cougars scoreless to preserve the 6-0 victory.

The win pulls the UTPA to .500 for the first time since the opening weekend of the season.

The same two teams will conclude their four game series  on Sunday with a 12:00 p.m. first pitch.

GAME MVP's:

Chicago State

N/A


UTPA Broncs

(2-4 with 1 run and 3 RBI)

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UTPA Broncs vs. Chicago State (April 13, 2013 - Game 1)

Edinburg - In game one of their Saturday double header The University of Texas-Pan American Broncs defeated the Chicago State Cougars (10-1) to secure at least a series split.

 

The Broncs (14-15 overall, 5-1 in GWC) have made huge strides in recent weeks to pull themselves toward .500 after beginning the season by dropping 12 of their first 16 games.

 

The Cougars (4-21 overall, 1-5 GWC) looked to pick up at least one win to avoid a dreaded series sweep in the early portion of the conference schedule. The Cougars began the weekend three games outside of the first place after the opening weekend.

 

UTPA's offense came out hot, scoring 6 runs on hits in the bottom of the second, including doubles by Aaron Moore and Riley Goulding.

 

Chicago State would cut into that lead in the top of the third, plating a run on an error by Shane Klemcke to bring the score to 6-1.

 

The Broncs would extend their lead to 9-1 in the home half of the third, plating three runs on two hits, capitalizing three walks issued by Chicago State pitcher James Tucker.

 

UTPA would strike again in the top of the fifth, as Aaron Moore came home on a fielder's choice by Riley Goulding, pushing their lead to 10-1.

 

The Broncs would turn to reliever Isaac Martinez in the sixth and he would pitch two near perfect innings, allowing only one base runner, to preserve the lopsided victory.

 

Game MVP's:

 

Chicago State

 

 

Julian Russell

 

(1-2 with 1 RBI)

 

 

UTPA

 

 

 

Riley Goulding

(2-3, 1 run and 4 RBI)

 

 

 

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UTPA Broncs vs. Chicago State Cougars (April 12, 2013)

Edinburg, TX - In the opening game of a four game set, The University of Texas-Pan American Broncs defeated The Chicago State Cougars 7-1 on Friday night at Edinburg Baseball Stadium.

 

The Broncs (13-15 overall, 4-1 in GWC) enter play having pick up three wins in their weekend series against NYIT and hoped to use this series to pull themselves back to .500 on the season.

 

The Cougars (4-20 overall, 1-4 in GWC) have not had very many things go well for them in 2013 having dropped every series they played on the year, however, a win against UTPA could be just the shot in the arm they will need to turn the season around.

 

Chicago State took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the third following a single by Joelh Calixto to score Nathan Poff from second.

 

The lead would short lived however, as UTPA would respond in the bottom half of the inning, plating four runs on five hits to open up a 4-1 advantage.

 

The Broncs would extend their lead to 5-1 in the fourth to capitalize on a errant throw from Cougars starting pitcher Dylan Sterrert.

 

UTPA further stretch the lead in the fifth to 6-1 following a SAC Fly by Aaron Moore to score Will Klausing who singled early in the inning.

 

The Broncs would close out the scoring in the seventh extending their lead for the final time to 7-1 after a second SAC Fly by Aaron Moore.

 

UTPA starter Sam Street had brilliant night from the mound allowing just one run on 3 hits while striking out an impressive 11 Cougars in the complete game victory.

 

These same two team will continue their series on Saturday with a double header scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.

 

Game MVP's:

 

Chicago State

  

Joelh Calixto

 

(1-4 AB with 1 RBI)

 

 

 

UTPA

 

 

Sam Street

 

(9 IP, CG, 1 run, 3 hits, 11 K's, 1 BB, and 2 HBP)

 

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Anaheim Angels at Texas Rangers (April 7, 2013)

Arlington, TX - One of the best new rivalries in Major League Baseball can be found in the American League West between the Anaheim Angels and the Texas Rangers. That rivalry became a little more intense on Sunday night at the Ranger defeated the Angels 7-3.

The Rangers (3-2) sent their ace Yu Darvish to the mound hoping to secure their second series victory of the year after defeating the Houston Astros twice in three games to open the season.

Their counterparts from the West Coast, the Anaheim Angels (2-3), hoped to rebound from a rough season opener against the Cincinnati Reds and pull themselves within 1.5 games of division leader Oakland.

The Angels would strike first in the top of the first inning, capitalizing on early control difficulties by Darvish to plate two runs and take the early lead.

The Rangers would respond quickly in the home half of the innings, taking a 3-2 lead after two sweeping homeruns  by Lance Berkman and David Murphy, which rode the jet stream in to the right field grandstands.

Texas would extend their lead to 4-2 in the fourth following an RBI double to left field by Ian Kinsler that scored Giovany Soto from second.

Anaheim would cut into that lead in the top of the 5th, as former Ranger Josh Hamilton, came around to score on a sharply hit double to left by sophomore sensation Mark Trumbo, pulling the game to 4-3.

Injuries would pull both starting pitcher out of the game after five innings, a blister for Darvish and arm strain for Jared Weaver, causing both Ron Washington and Mike Scioscia to turn to their bullpens to finish the game.

That Rangers would then pounce on reliever Mark Lowe in the sixth to extend their lead to 7-3 on a towering homerun by second baseman Kinsler to score Mitch Moreland and Geovany Soto.

Texas's bullpen would prove extremely effective, holding the Angels'  scoreless over the next four inning's in route to the series victory.

Game MVP's:

Texas Rangers

 

Ian Kinsler
(3-3, 2 runs and 4 RBI)


Anaheim Angels

 

Mark Trumbo
(2-4 with 2 RBI)

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UTPA Broncs vs. Lamar University Cardinals (March 17, 2013)

 

Edinburg - In the final game of the Al Ogletree Classic, The Lamar University Cardinals defeated the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Broncss 6-0 to win the series 2-1.

 

The Broncs entered Sunday hoping to pick up their first series victory on the year after dropping the opening three series on the season.

Their counterparts from Lamar University, sat poised to win their fifth series on the season with a win Sunday.

 

The Cardinals would open the scoring in the top of the first, capitalizing on a back to back errors by the Broncs to take a  1-0 lead.

 

Lamar would extend their lead to 6-0 in the 7th, taking advantage of three walks, one hit, a wild pitch and a costly error by Riley Goulding.

 

The Cardinals would turn to Travis Moore to pitch the 8th in relief, and he would excel in the appearance to allowing no hits in the final two innings, while striking out two batters to preserve the 6-0 victory.

GAME MVP's:

Lamar University Cardinals

Seth Dornak
(1-3 AB, 2 RBI, and 1 BB)


UTPA Broncs

Riley Goulding
(1-3 AB with 1 walk)

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