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ARLINGTON, Texas \u2013\u00a0The UT Arlington Mavericks return to Clay Gould Ballpark this weekend to host Sacramento State in a three-game Western Athletic Conference series beginning Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
UTA enters the weekend at 14-21 overall and 3-3 in WAC play, while Sacramento State comes in at 16-22 and 3-3 in conference action. The Mavericks will look to build momentum at home as they continue their conference schedule. \n<\/p>\n
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OPPONENT: Sacramento State (16-22, 3-3 WAC)<\/p>\n
WHEN: April 17-19<\/p>\n
WHERE: Arlington, Texas | Clay Gould Ballpark<\/p>\n
WATCH + FOLLOW: ESPN+ | Live stats available via UTAMavs.com<\/p>\n
GAME NOTES Behind them, Xander McAfee<\/a> is hitting .252 with 33 hits, eight doubles, five home runs and 30 RBIs in 35 games, and Preston Knott<\/a> has contributed a .240 average with 25 hits, five doubles, two triples, a home run and 11 RBIs. Noah Fields<\/a> adds a .227 average with 22 hits, five doubles, three home runs and 12 RBIs, giving the Mavericks depth throughout the order as they return to conference play.<\/p>\n On the mound, Danny Valadez<\/a> leads the staff with a 2.35 ERA across seven appearances, totaling 15.1 innings with 18 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .196 average. Kyle Winkler<\/a> continues to provide steady work with a 2.76 ERA over eight appearances, working 32.2 innings with 16 strikeouts and three wins. Out of the bullpen, Merek Sears<\/a> has been effective with a 3.00 ERA and two saves in 33.0 innings, while Hayes Melville<\/a> carries a 3.22 ERA with three saves in 18 appearances.
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\nUT Arlington’s lineup is led by Xavier Melendez<\/a>, who enters the series hitting .379 with 55 hits, eight doubles, five home runs and 32 RBIs, posting a .538 slugging percentage across 34 starts. Harold Laracuente<\/a> adds a .313 average with 40 hits, 12 doubles, a triple and a team-high 33 runs scored out of the leadoff spot, while Austin Phillips<\/a> is batting .248 with 29 hits, five doubles, two home runs and 12 RBIs.<\/p>\n
\nFor the latest news on UTA Baseball, visit UTAMavs.com or follow the Mavericks 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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