SAN MARCOS — Texas State baseball split Friday’s doubleheader against Washington State, losing the first game 9-7 before bouncing back to take the second 10-4.
The Bobcats lead the series 2-1, having beaten the Cougars 13-11 in the opener, and will finish at 12 p.m. Sunday barring inclement weather.
Right-handed pitcher Kyle Froehlich earned the start for the afternoon game, giving up five runs on six hits in six innings pitched. Texas State’s bats managed to keep pace, taking a 6-5 lead into the seventh. In the top of the inning, freshman reliever Titan Targac gave up three runs, and Texas State never managed to recover.
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Left-handed pitcher Nolan Moore pitched the first two innings in the following game before exiting with an apparent elbow injury. Texas State’s relievers held down the fort, while the offense scored nine runs in the sixth and seventh innings.
Here are the takeaways from Texas State’s games:
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Rashawn Galloway recovers his form
Texas State outfielder Rashawn Galloway didn’t have an ideal start to the year. Until the past three games, the senior had a batting average of .234. He had four hitless games in February. Galloway said some might’ve been tempted to change what they were doing. To adjust in hopes that it would magically fix their issues. That’s not in Galloway’s nature, however.
“For me, it’s different. I like to double down on what got me here, just continuing to do what I’m doing,” Galloway said.
His approach has paid off. The one-time catcher has recorded nine hits and eight RBIs in his past 14 at-bats. Galloway’s resurgence has been critical, especially with Texas State’s pitching struggles during Thursday’s slugfest, in which he went 4-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs. The Bobcats’ freshmen have been the stars to open the season, but Galloway’s calm demeanor brings balance.
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Texas State outfielder Rashawn Galloway (7) steps up to bat during the game against Niagara University at Bobcat Ballpark on Saturday, February. 14, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas.
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Opportunities in the bullpen
After Texas State’s relievers gave up 14 runs in their first two matchups with the Cougars, they were put to the test again in Game 3 after Moore’s injury. This time, the bullpen responded with vigor. Cameron O’Banan and Braylen Timmins made it through 2⅓ innings. When Timmins gave up a homer and a walk in the fifth, Trout turned to Alex Yearwood for the first time in over two weeks.
Yearwood, wielding one of the nastiest breaking balls among the Bobcats, gave up no runs and struck out six batters in 2⅔ innings of work. Trout said the reliever’s opportunity hadn’t arisen in the past outings, but that Yearwood has earned more chances after his stellar performance.
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“With some guys not throwing as well, he’s gonna get more opportunities,” Trout said. “He’s got really electric stuff, so he’s gonna build off of that.”
Dawson goes out the Park
Texas State shortstop Dawson Park has a variety of tools in his bag: timely hitting, speed around the bases and an elite arm on defense. All to be expected when looking at his 5-foot-11, 172-pound frame. Park’s power wasn’t a point of discussion until he mashed two home runs during Texas State’s 10-4 win, one of which went 430 feet to dead center. Although he only had three extra-base hits headed into Friday’s doubleheader, Galloway said he wasn’t shocked to see Park crank a few balls.
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“I think that kids earned it more than anyone. He’s taken strides from last year to this year,” Galloway said. “It’s nothing new to us, but I think it’s probably new to the fans.”
Trout said Park gained 20 pounds in the offseason, which has transformed his approach at the plate. The sophomore leads Texas State with 16 RBIs, three shy of the 19 he had as a freshman.