Led by starting pitcher Tristan Walton, UT Martin baseball blanks Little Rock in a 4-0 series-opening win over the Ohio Valley Conference leader.

By the Numbers
  • Tristan Walton threw 7.2 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits.
  • Will Smith hit a two-run home run, Zac Rice scored twice, and Andrew Fernandez drove in two runs for UT Martin.
State of Play
  • UT Martin's win was their first shutout since March 2022 and the first OVC shutout since April 2021.
  • Tristan Walton's stellar performance included 7 strikeouts, 7 groundball outs, and 8 flyouts.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

UT Martin's baseball team, led by a dominant pitching performance from Tristan Walton, secures a 4-0 victory over Little Rock, showcasing a solid offensive display for a significant win in the series opener.