GAME 1 | UT Tyler 3, Lubbock Christian 2
TYLER, Texas -Shea Bowen strung together three hits, but the Lubbock Christian University baseball team fell to the UT Tyler Patriots 3-2 Saturday.
Chris Rhoades (1-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Lubbock Christian (5-4, 5-4). The right-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on six hits, allowing one walk and striking out five.
In addition to his three hits, Bowen had a home run and two RBI to lead the Chaparrals. Chris Shull put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Chaparrals put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Lubbock Christian plated two runs when Bowen left the yard with Shull aboard. The Chaparrals were unable to hold the lead, as UT Tyler scored three times over the remaining five innings to grab the 3-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Lubbock Christian's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed two runs across.
» Lubbock Christian pitchers faced 23 UT Tyler hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and four fly balls while striking out five.
» The Chaparrals drew four walks from Texas-Tyler pitching.
» Bowen led the Chaparrals at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
GAME 2 | Lubbock Christian 3, UT Tyler 1
Ryan Markwardt put together a quality performance on the mound on Saturday, helping the Lubbock Christian Chaparrals pick up the 3-1 win against the Texas-Tyler Patriots.
The quality outing from Markwardt (2-0) earned him the victory on the mound for Lubbock Christian (6-5, 6-5). The left-hander went six innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing two walks and striking out seven. Coleson Abel also pitched well, going one shutout inning while allowing one hit, walking one and striking out three.
Chris Shull led the way offensively for the Chaparrals, going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with a triple and an RBI. Jacob Gutierrez provided a standout performance as well, going 1-for-4 with a double. Jaxson Edwards also helped out, going 2-for-3 for Lubbock Christian.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Chaparrals were trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning when they first put runs on the board. The score remained 3-1 for the rest of the game, as the Chaparrals held on for the win.
GAME NOTES
» Markwardt struck out seven Patriots hitters.
» Lubbock Christian's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Markwardt put together six innings of one-run ball for the Chaparrals.
» The Chaparrals out-hit the Patriots at a 6-4 clip.
» Lubbock Christian pitchers limited UT Tyler to just 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
» Lubbock Christian pitchers faced 32 Texas-Tyler hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and six fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Chaparrals drew five walks from Texas-Tyler pitching.
UP NEXT
The Chaps and Patriots meet tomrrow in the final game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Irwin Field.
