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<\/p>\n \nSAN ANTONIO, Texas \u2013\u00a0UT Arlington rallied from an early four-run deficit and erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning to defeat No. 24 UTSA, 11\u20138, on Saturday, securing the series upset over the nationally ranked Roadrunners.<\/p>\n UTA totaled 15 hits\u00a0and scored in five different innings, highlighted by the decisive seven-run fifth\u00a0that flipped the game after UTSA built a 4\u20130 lead in the opening inning.<\/p>\n The Roadrunners struck first with four runs in the bottom of the first, highlighted by a two-run home run from Josh Arquette. UT Arlington answered in the third when Xavier Melendez<\/a> singled through the left side to drive in Noah Fields<\/a>, putting the Mavericks on the board.<\/p>\n UTA pulled within one in the fourth as Ethan Ho<\/a> delivered a two-run home run to left field, scoring Austin Phillips<\/a> and trimming the deficit to 4\u20133.<\/p>\n The Mavericks seized control in the fifth inning. Melendez opened the frame with a two-run home run to deep center, tying the game at 4\u20134. UT Arlington continued to pressure the UTSA pitching staff with a series of run-scoring plays, including an RBI single from Caylon Dygert<\/a>, an RBI single from Zach Evans<\/a>, an RBI walk by Jackson Hill<\/a>, a run-scoring fielder’s choice from Harold Laracuente<\/a>, and a sacrifice bunt by Noah Fields<\/a> that drove in another run. The seven-run inning gave the Mavericks a 10\u20134 advantage.<\/p>\n UTSA added a solo home run from Nathan Johnson in the sixth, but the Mavericks responded in the eighth when Austin Phillips<\/a> doubled to right center to score Dygert, extending the lead to 11\u20135.<\/p>\n The Roadrunners plated three runs in the ninth on a home run from Andrew Stucky, but UT Arlington held on to close out the win.<\/p>\n Phillips led the Mavericks at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI, while Melendez finished 2-for-6 with a home run and three RBI. Ho added two hits, including a home run, and two RBI, and Evans contributed two hits and an RBI\u00a0as part of UTA’s 15-hit performance.<\/p>\n PITCHING PROFILE
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\n\tAfter UTSA scored four runs in the first inning, Kyle Winkler<\/a>\u00a0entered in relief and earned the win, working five innings while allowing one run on five hits with two strikeouts.
\n\tStarter Nick Perry<\/a>\u00a0worked the opening inning before Winkler stabilized the game through the middle frames. Zach Evans<\/a>\u00a0followed with 1.1 innings of scoreless relief, allowing one hit and striking out one. Hayes Melville<\/a>\u00a0recorded the final five outs to finish the game.
\n\tThe Maverick defense also played a key role, turning four double plays\u00a0behind the pitching staff.
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\nUT Arlington will conclude the series against No. 24 UTSA on Sunday at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nFor the latest news on UTA Baseball, log on to UTAMavs.com\u00a0or stay connected on social media. Follow the Mavericks on X @UTAMavsBSB, on Instagram @UTAMavsBSB, and on Facebook at Facebook.com\/UTAMavsBSB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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