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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Texas baseball first basemen Ivan Melendez uses his glove to help secure the out at first base. Texas played Rice at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Feb 18, 2022.

Melendez blasts 2 home runs in No. 7 Texas baseball’s win versus SFA

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter April 13, 2022

The 6,126 fans at UFCU Disch-Falk Field rose from their seats to sing Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” twice during Texas’ 13-2 steamroll of SFA. Redshirt junior infielder Ivan Melendez launched...

No. 7 Texas baseball pieces together 7-3 victory over No. 23 TCU to win series

No. 7 Texas baseball pieces together 7-3 victory over No. 23 TCU to win series

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022
Texas will return to UFCU Disch-Falk field Tuesday night to play Stephen F. Austin before heading to Kansas State on Thursday for a conference series.
Despite bullpen, infield heroics, No. 7 Texas falls to No. 23 TCU 7-5

Despite bullpen, infield heroics, No. 7 Texas falls to No. 23 TCU 7-5

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022
The Longhorns failed to overcome an early 6-2 deficit in the second inning, falling to the Horned Frogs 7-5 in a stagnant bullpen battle. 
Hansen throws first complete game, leads No. 7 Texas baseball to 2-0 victory against TCU

Hansen throws first complete game, leads No. 7 Texas baseball to 2-0 victory against TCU

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter April 8, 2022
Texas redshirt sophomore Pete Hansen’s dominant outing powered the Longhorns to a 2-0 victory in their conference home opener.
Texas baseball dominates in first game back home against UTRGV

Texas baseball dominates in first game back home against UTRGV

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

After fighting back from a late deficit against Oklahoma to take this past weekend’s series in dramatic fashion, the Longhorns took care of business as usual on Tuesday with an impressive batting display,...

UT fans talk sustaining years-long Texas A&M baseball rivalry

UT fans talk sustaining years-long Texas A&M baseball rivalry

Katie Borchetta, Sports Reporter April 5, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 1, 2022 flipbook. Since Texas A&M left the Big 12 in 2012, Longhorns and Aggies alike have been starved of a favorite long-held sports rivalry....

Junior outfielder Dylan Campbell making his way around the bases after hitting a home run during the Alumni game on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

No. 8 Texas baseball rallies to clinch series over Oklahoma, 2–1

Jordan Mitchell, Senior Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

Trailing 7-1 in the seventh inning during the Sunday matchup against Oklahoma, No. 8 Texas baseball was in jeopardy of dropping its weekend series. With Chazz Martinez, the Sooners’ starting Sunday...

Skyler Messinger overcomes early slump, draws comparisons to Antico

Skyler Messinger overcomes early slump, draws comparisons to Antico

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 29, 2022 flipbook. Skyler Messinger knows that hitting slumps do not last forever.  Messinger, a redshirt senior and transfer from Kansas,...

Texas baseball first basemen Ivan Melendez uses his glove to help secure the out at first base. Texas played Rice at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Feb 18, 2022.

Longhorns rule Big 12 in OPS, so what’s behind Texas baseball’s recent slump?

Jacob Parr, Sports Reporter March 31, 2022

After dropping an intense midweek rivalry game to unranked Texas A&M on Tuesday, No. 8 Texas baseball continues its slump, going 8-8 in its last 16 games. The Longhorns feature some of the most dynamic...

No. 8 Texas baseball drops midweek matchup against Texas A&M, 12-9, as inconsistent pitching continues

No. 8 Texas baseball drops midweek matchup against Texas A&M, 12-9, as inconsistent pitching continues

Jordan Mitchell, Senior Sports Reporter March 30, 2022
In redshirt sophomore Justin Eckhardt’s third start on the mound this season, the right-hander allowed four runs in his three innings pitched.
Texas batter Ivan Melendez hits a ground ball against Rice at UTs UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Feb. 26, 2022. Melendez was named 2021 First-Team All Big 12 Designated Hitter and All College World Series honors during his first season as a Longhorn redshirt sophomore.

No. 2 Texas baseball on the rise despite March growing pains

Jordan Mitchell, Senior Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

For No. 2 Texas baseball, the month of March has been a struggle. Despite the Longhorns kicking off their March campaign as the No. 1 team in the nation with dominating wins over Sam Houston, Tennessee...

No. 2 Texas baseball drops series to No. 16 Texas Tech

No. 2 Texas baseball drops series to No. 16 Texas Tech

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

It is hard to win at Rip Griffin Park. Known for being a “hitter’s paradise,” Texas Tech’s Dan Law Field has an uncharacteristically small outfield, with narrowed foul lines and wind that carries...

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