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ARLINGTON, Texas\u00a0\u2013 The UT Arlington Mavericks return to Clay Gould Ballpark this weekend for a three-game non-conference series against Villanova, beginning Friday night. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
UTA enters the weekend at 8\u201316, while Villanova comes in at 10\u201310. The Mavericks will look to start the homestand on a strong note as they continue through the 2026 slate.\u200b<\/p>\n
GAME INFO
\nOPPONENT: Villanova (10\u201310)
\nWHEN: March 27\u201329
\nWHERE: Arlington, Texas | Clay Gould Ballpark
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UTA will look to carry the home-field energy into Friday’s opener against the Wildcats.\u200b<\/p>\n -#BuckEm-<\/p>\n FOLLOW THE MAVS
\n\tUT Arlington’s lineup is led by Xavier Melendez<\/a>, who enters the series hitting .379 with 39 hits, six doubles, two home runs and 19 RBIs, posting a .495 slugging percentage across 23 starts. Austin Phillips<\/a> adds a .303 average with 23 hits, four doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs, while Harold Laracuente<\/a> is batting .292 with 26 hits, seven doubles and 19 runs scored.\u200b
\n\tBehind them, Caylon Dygert<\/a> is hitting .276 with 16 hits and nine RBIs, and Xander McAfee<\/a> has contributed 22 hits and 15 RBIs in 24 games. Zach Mazoch<\/a> has chipped in 21 hits and 14 RBIs, giving the Mavericks depth throughout the order.\u200b
\n\tOn the mound, Dygert continues to anchor the rotation with a 1.91 ERA over six starts, working 37.2 innings with 24 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .206 average. Out of the bullpen, Kyle Winkler<\/a> (2.16 ERA in 16.2 innings) and Merek Sears<\/a> (3.48 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 20.2 innings) have provided steady relief options for UTA.\u200b
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