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ARLINGTON, Texas \u2013\u00a0The UT Arlington Mavericks continue Western Athletic Conference play this weekend with a three-game series at Abilene Christian. The series opens Friday at 6 p.m. at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark.<\/p>\n
UTA enters the weekend at 15-23 overall and 4-5 in conference play, while Abilene Christian comes in at 19-21 and 2-4 in the WAC. The Mavericks will look to build on their momentum after Sunday’s dramatic walk-off home run victory over Sacramento State.<\/p>\n
GAME INFO
\nOPPONENT: Abilene Christian (19-21, 2-4 WAC)
\nWHEN: Friday, April 24- Sunday, April 26
\nWHERE: Abilene, Texas | Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark
\nWATCH + FOLLOW: ESPN+ | Live stats available via UTAMavs.com<\/p>\n
GAME NOTES Behind them, Hank Harp<\/a> is hitting .327 with 16 hits across 17 games, and Preston Knott<\/a> contributes a .245 average with 27 hits, six doubles, two triples, a home run and 11 RBIs. Austin Phillips<\/a> adds a .242 average with 29 hits, five doubles, two home runs and 12 RBIs, while Noah Fields<\/a> has posted a .225 average with 23 hits, five doubles and three home runs, giving the Mavericks depth throughout the order as they head into 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. Merek Sears<\/a> continues to provide steady work out of the bullpen with a 2.83 ERA over 17 appearances, working 35.0 innings with 32 strikeouts and two saves. Kyle Winkler<\/a> has posted a 3.09 ERA over nine appearances with three wins, while Caylon Dygert<\/a> anchors the rotation with a 3.30 ERA over 10 starts, working 60.0 innings with 39 strikeouts.
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\nUT Arlington’s lineup is led by Xavier Melendez<\/a>, who enters the series hitting .375 with 57 hits, eight doubles, five home runs and 32 RBIs, posting a .526 slugging percentage across 36 starts. Harold Laracuente<\/a> adds a .304 average with 41 hits, 12 doubles, a triple and a team-high 33 runs scored out of the leadoff spot, while Xander McAfee<\/a> is batting .254 with 35 hits, eight doubles, six home runs and 31 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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