McNeese baseball bounced back from a previous loss, defeating UTRGV 5-3. The victory levelled the series, with standout pitching leading to eight strikeouts. This win brings McNeese's record to 23-20 overall and 11-12 in the Southland Conference, while UTRGV's record stands at 19-24 overall and 13-13 in the SLC. The decisive rubber match is scheduled for Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • McNeese scored first in the third inning, with a lead of 2-0 at one point.
  • Carlos Garcia pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and struck out five.
State of Play
  • The series is tied at one game each, with the final matchup set for Sunday at 1 p.m.
  • McNeese's offense showed resilience by responding quickly after UTRGV cut the lead.
What's Next

The Cowboys will focus on securing the series win against UTRGV in the rubber match. Following this, they have upcoming games against Houston and SFA, which are crucial for conference standings.

Bottom Line

McNeese’s ability to rally after setbacks and capitalize on strong pitching will be vital as they aim for a series win and improve their conference position in the upcoming matches.