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ARLINGTON, Texas\u00a0\u2013 The UT Arlington Mavericks hit the road for their first Western Athletic Conference series away from home, facing California Baptist in a three-game set beginning Friday night at James W. Totman Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n
UTA enters the weekend at 13-18 overall and 2-1 in WAC play following a series victory over Tarleton State at home. California Baptist comes in at 27-6 (2-1). The Mavericks will look to build on their recent conference success as they face one of the league’s top teams on the road. \n<\/p>\n
GAME INFO<\/p>\n
OPPONENT: California Baptist (27-6, 2-1)
\nWHEN: April 10-12
\nWHERE: Riverside, California | James W. Totman Stadium
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GAME NOTES<\/p>\n
UT Arlington’s lineup is led by Xavier Melendez<\/a>, who enters the series hitting .364 with 47 hits, seven doubles, four home runs and 25 RBIs, posting a .512 slugging percentage across 30 starts. Harold Laracuente<\/a> adds a .296 average with 34 hits, 10 doubles, a triple and a team-high 27 runs scored out of the leadoff spot, while Austin Phillips<\/a> is batting .280 with 28 hits, five doubles, two home runs and 12 RBIs.<\/p>\n Behind them, Xander McAfee<\/a> is hitting .254 with 30 hits, eight doubles, three home runs and 23 RBIs in 31 games, and Preston Knott<\/a> has contributed a .253 average with 24 hits and nine RBIs while going 5-for-7 in stolen base attempts. Zach Mazoch<\/a> has chipped in 22 hits and 14 RBIs, and catcher Ethan Ho<\/a> is hitting .243 with 17 hits and eight RBIs, giving the Mavericks depth throughout the order as they head into road conference play.<\/p>\n On the mound, Kyle Winkler<\/a> leads the staff with a 1.95 ERA across seven appearances, totaling 27.2 innings with 14 strikeouts and three wins. Caylon Dygert<\/a> continues to anchor the rotation with a 2.17 ERA over eight starts, working 49.2 innings with 34 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .218 average. Out of the bullpen, Merek Sears<\/a> has been effective with a 2.64 ERA and two saves in 30.2 innings, while Hayes Melville<\/a> carries a 3.10 ERA with three saves in 16 appearances.
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