Tuesday, April 19
Austin, TX
5:30 pm MT
Air Force Academy
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University of Texas
Photo by: Sarah Wettemann
Falcons fly high, beat #10 Texas 14-2
4/19/2022 9:04:00 PM | Baseball
AUSTIN, Texas- On the road against #10 Texas, Air Force created constant traffic on the bases while holding the Longhorns to just six hits in a decisive 14-2 win.
"We had a disappointing weekend and it was great to see our boys respond the way they did tonight," said head coach Mike Kazlausky. "We'll enjoy the evening and get back at it tomorrow."
Gabriel Garcia extended his hitting streak to 17-consecutive games as part of a stellar 2-3 night. The senior drove in a season-high 5 RBI, including a three-run, bases-loaded double as part of a five-run 8th. Garcia also drove in a run with a sac fly in the 2nd and was responsible for a RBI after a bases-loaded HBP.
Paul Skenes and Braydon Altorfer both homered for Air Force, as the pair started and punctuated the scoring in the 2nd. Altorfer led off the frame with a solo home run, his first dinger since March 13. Skenes launched a three-run home run over the left field fence to conclude a six-run 2nd inning. Skenes also drove in a run in the 1st with a RBI ground out.
Sam Kulasingam has now reached base in 22-straight games after a single to leadoff the 1st.
Each starter in the Air Force lineup managed at least one hit, while the Falcons drew eight walks against Texas pitching, the second-most free-passes for Coach Kaz's team this season.
Freshman Dylan Rogers made his first collegiate start on Tuesday and gave his team three solid opening innings. The Dallas native allowed just one run on four hits while striking out two. Senior Rob Martin, credited with the win, crafted one his finest moments as a Falcon, tossing four hitless innings with three strikeouts.
Doyle Gehring and Stevan Fairburn Jr. pitched the 8th and 9th, not allowing a run.
By defeating Texas, Air Force moves to 13-29 against Top-25 teams since 2000, and is the program's first win over a Top-10 team since 2021 when the Falcons beat #7 LSU 6-5 on February 21.
Game Two between Air Force and #10 Texas is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 with first-pitch aimed for 3:00 pm MT.
"We had a disappointing weekend and it was great to see our boys respond the way they did tonight," said head coach Mike Kazlausky. "We'll enjoy the evening and get back at it tomorrow."
Gabriel Garcia extended his hitting streak to 17-consecutive games as part of a stellar 2-3 night. The senior drove in a season-high 5 RBI, including a three-run, bases-loaded double as part of a five-run 8th. Garcia also drove in a run with a sac fly in the 2nd and was responsible for a RBI after a bases-loaded HBP.
Paul Skenes and Braydon Altorfer both homered for Air Force, as the pair started and punctuated the scoring in the 2nd. Altorfer led off the frame with a solo home run, his first dinger since March 13. Skenes launched a three-run home run over the left field fence to conclude a six-run 2nd inning. Skenes also drove in a run in the 1st with a RBI ground out.
Sam Kulasingam has now reached base in 22-straight games after a single to leadoff the 1st.
Each starter in the Air Force lineup managed at least one hit, while the Falcons drew eight walks against Texas pitching, the second-most free-passes for Coach Kaz's team this season.
Freshman Dylan Rogers made his first collegiate start on Tuesday and gave his team three solid opening innings. The Dallas native allowed just one run on four hits while striking out two. Senior Rob Martin, credited with the win, crafted one his finest moments as a Falcon, tossing four hitless innings with three strikeouts.
Doyle Gehring and Stevan Fairburn Jr. pitched the 8th and 9th, not allowing a run.
By defeating Texas, Air Force moves to 13-29 against Top-25 teams since 2000, and is the program's first win over a Top-10 team since 2021 when the Falcons beat #7 LSU 6-5 on February 21.
Game Two between Air Force and #10 Texas is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 with first-pitch aimed for 3:00 pm MT.
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