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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...

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.

Going Series Scouting: Q&A with The Daily Toreador’s Chris Williams

Jordan Mitchell, Senior Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

The Daily Texan spoke with Chris Williams, baseball beat writer for The Daily Toreador at Texas Tech University, ahead of the No. 2 Longhorns and No. 16 Red Raiders weekend series in Lubbock.   Chris...

Justin Eckhardt’s pitching leads No. 2 Texas baseball to midweek victory against Central Arkansas

Justin Eckhardt’s pitching leads No. 2 Texas baseball to midweek victory against Central Arkansas

Jordan Mitchell, Senior Sports Reporter March 23, 2022

In his first two seasons as a Longhorn, redshirt sophomore Justin Eckhardt endured a Tommy John surgery and a shortened COVID-19 season, making appearances on the mound just 11 times. In his first game...

No. 2 Longhorns rebound from rough road trip, sweep series against Incarnate Word

No. 2 Longhorns rebound from rough road trip, sweep series against Incarnate Word

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter March 21, 2022
Powered by a plethora of hot bats, the Longhorns swept the series against the Cardinals to improve to 17–5.
No. 1 Texas baseball unable to recover from big Bobcat third inning, falls 6-4 to Texas State

No. 1 Texas baseball unable to recover from big Bobcat third inning, falls 6-4 to Texas State

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

Down 6-4 in the bottom of the ninth against Texas State Wednesday night, No. 1 Texas baseball found itself with runners on first and second with redshirt junior Ivan Melendez up to bat.  With assistant...

Tanner Witt shines in Sunday start as No. 1 Texas baseball sweeps Alabama in 6-1 win

Tanner Witt shines in Sunday start as No. 1 Texas baseball sweeps Alabama in 6-1 win

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter February 27, 2022
The No. 1 Longhorns’ sweep of Alabama brings their record to a perfect 8-0 for the season, where the team has allowed a mere four scores and shutout opponents in half of its matchups. 
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