AUSTIN, Tx (KMSS/KTAL) – Louisiana Tech fell behind 1-0 within the prime of the third inning following a Nathan Humphreys dwelling run.
Within the backside of the inning, the Bulldogs took a lead they by no means relinquished within the backside of the inning on a two-run Philip Matulia dwelling run off a light-weight pole in proper area, pulling away for a 12-5 victory in opposition to Dallas Baptist within the Austin Regional.
After each groups have been held scoreless within the fourth, Tech erupted for 5 runs within the fifth. Matulia obtained the scoring began with a two-run double, earlier than Cole McConnell introduced Matulia dwelling with a double of his personal. Jorge Corona’s dwelling run closed out the scoring within the inning, nevertheless it wouldn’t be Corona’s most memorable second of the night.
After DBU minimize the 7-1 lead in half with a three-run dwelling run, Corona successfully put the sport away with one of many wildest performs in school baseball this season.
With the bases loaded and two outs, Corona lifted a fly ball to deep middle area. Patriot centerfield Nathan Humphreys misplaced the ball within the Texas night time sky because it one-hopped the wall, permitting Corona to come back round for an inside-the-park grand slam to provide the Bulldogs an 11-4 lead.
Each groups added runs within the eighth to shut the scoring.
Jonathan Fincher (8-2) picked up the win on the mound, permitting only one run on 4 hits in 5 innings of labor. Bubba Corridor was handed the loss for DBU, permitting 4 runs in his 4 innings.
Taylor Younger joined Matulia because the Bulldogs registering three hits within the win. Corona drove in six runs within the victory. The Patriots have been led offensively by Jace Grady, who collected three hits.
Dallas Baptist will face Air Drive in an elimination sport tomorrow at midday.
Louisiana Tech strikes to the winner’s bracket to face regional host Texas tomorrow at 6:00 P.M.