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MESA, Ariz.\u00a0\u2013 UT Arlington’s 2026 season came to a close Wednesday night with a 5-3 loss to Abilene Christian at Hohokam Stadium. The Mavericks finish the year at 19-32 overall.<\/p>\n
Xavier Melendez<\/a> gave UTA an early lead with a solo home run in the first inning, but Abilene Christian answered with two runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to take control. The Wildcats’ three-run sixth proved to be the difference, as UTA’s offense was held quiet through the middle innings.<\/p>\n The Mavericks rallied in the ninth when Melendez connected for his second home run of the game, a two-run shot that scored Hank Harp<\/a> and pulled UTA within two. Harp finished 2-for-4 on the night, and Caylon Dygert<\/a> contributed a hit out of the lineup as a designated hitter. The rally came up short as Abilene Christian closed it out for the 5-3 final.<\/p>\n Kyle Winkler<\/a> took the loss, dropping to 3-4 on the season.<\/p>\n PITCHING PROFILE -#BuckEm-<\/p>\n FOLLOW THE MAVS
\nKyle Winkler<\/a> allowed four runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings. Merek Sears<\/a> gave up one run in 0.1 innings. Hayes Melville<\/a> tossed 2.1 scoreless innings.
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