Texas Survives Wake
Round Rock — It took 12 innings and just about every available pitcher on Texas' staff, but the Longhorns beat Wake Forest 7-4 in the Round Rock Regional at Dell Diamond today.
The 7-4 victory lets Texas play again, but the cost may be unsurmountable. Centerfielder Nick Peoples is done for the year after breaking his collarbone making a spectacular diving catch in the first inning.
On the hill, Augie Garrido utilized James Russell, Joseph Krebs, Randy Boone and tonights project starter Austin Wood, meaning that he'll be severely limited against UC Irvine.
Boone and Krebs have both seen action in each of the first three games and it's doubtful they'll be available, while Russell has made a pair of starts. Wood, who only pitched one inning and earned his first save of the year, is still expected to pitch tonight.
While Texas led most of the game, a 3-run homer to tie the score at 4-4 with two out in the bottom of the ninth made it appear the Longhorns might not even be playing tonight.
"When something dramatic happens to you like happened to us, you usually lose that game," Garrido said.
Texas never lost their composure though, and after Jordan Danks singled to lead off the top of the twelfth, the nation's leader in home runs, Kyle Russell, laid down a sacrifice bunt to put him in scoring position. Chance Wheeless hit an infielder singer putting runners on the corners, and Bradley Suttle followed with a two-run double to the gap in right-centerfield. Another double, this one from Russell Moldenhauer gave the Longhorns a 3-run advantage, which Wood preserved in his only inning of work.
"Anything less than a real strong mentality and this game is lost," Garrido said.
The 7-4 victory lets Texas play again, but the cost may be unsurmountable. Centerfielder Nick Peoples is done for the year after breaking his collarbone making a spectacular diving catch in the first inning.
On the hill, Augie Garrido utilized James Russell, Joseph Krebs, Randy Boone and tonights project starter Austin Wood, meaning that he'll be severely limited against UC Irvine.
Boone and Krebs have both seen action in each of the first three games and it's doubtful they'll be available, while Russell has made a pair of starts. Wood, who only pitched one inning and earned his first save of the year, is still expected to pitch tonight.
While Texas led most of the game, a 3-run homer to tie the score at 4-4 with two out in the bottom of the ninth made it appear the Longhorns might not even be playing tonight.
"When something dramatic happens to you like happened to us, you usually lose that game," Garrido said.
Texas never lost their composure though, and after Jordan Danks singled to lead off the top of the twelfth, the nation's leader in home runs, Kyle Russell, laid down a sacrifice bunt to put him in scoring position. Chance Wheeless hit an infielder singer putting runners on the corners, and Bradley Suttle followed with a two-run double to the gap in right-centerfield. Another double, this one from Russell Moldenhauer gave the Longhorns a 3-run advantage, which Wood preserved in his only inning of work.
"Anything less than a real strong mentality and this game is lost," Garrido said.
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