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Strong final frames propel Longhorns

Christian Corona April 6, 2012

Coming into Thursday, it had been nearly a month between Nathan Thornhill’s last two wins — victories over Rice and California. But, thanks to an offense that went from nonexistent to lethargic...

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Thornhill settling into role as team’s ace

Christian Corona April 5, 2012

Four years ago yesterday, Taylor Jungmann and Nathan Thornhill squared off in an epic pitcher’s duel. Jungmann, a senior at Georgetown High School, and Thornhill, a sophomore at Cedar Park, each...

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New season, new expectations for MLB teams

Chris Hummer April 5, 2012

Opening day: It’s a special time of year. Hot dog vendors are open for business, employees everywhere are calling in sick to work and fathers and sons are making lifelong memories watching their...

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Astros open their 50th season against the Colorado Rockies

Sara Beth Purdy April 5, 2012

Opening day is upon us and the Houston Astros will be celebrating their 50th anniversary when they take on the Colorado Rockies on April 6 at Minute Maid Park. Last season the Astros went 56-106 and finished...

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Maitland returns against Cal, plays well

Chris Hummer April 3, 2012

After missing two games stemming from an ankle injury he suffered in the Kansas State series, Tim Maitland returned for the last two games against Cal over the weekend. Maitland’s return brought...

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Longhorns need to regroup before conference play begins again

Christian Corona April 3, 2012

It’s been an up-and-down season for Texas. The Longhorns swept a doubleheader against Duke on the first day of the season, but lost seven of their next nine games before a stretch that saw them...

Small mistakes cost Texas in big picture

Chris Hummer April 2, 2012

It’s the little things that make the difference in the long run, and those small details are the reason Texas was unable to come away with the series victory against Cal. When it came down to it,...

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Taylor sets record, Longhorns win four more

Sara Beth Purdy April 2, 2012

Forget school or conference records, senior designated player Nadia Taylor tied an NCAA record with three doubles in a single game during Sunday’s contest against New Mexico. Taylor is only the second...

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Texas loses two of three in matchup between two of last year’s CWS participants

Christian Corona April 2, 2012

Texas came into its latest three-game series with a 14-9 record. So did Cal. For the 34th time in school history, the Longhorns advanced to last year’s College World Series. So did Cal. So it was...

Momentum swings in Cal’s favor as Texas drops game two

Chris Hummer April 1, 2012

In the game of baseball, momentum can be a fickle thing.   That was never more evident in Saturday’s game, where Texas was dominated by California 12-2 only a day after defeating they...

Texas dominates Cal in series opener at Dell Diamond

Christian Corona March 31, 2012

Opposing pitchers have not had much luck against the Longhorns lately. No. 18 Texas (15-9) scored in each of the first five innings, jumped out to an early 10-0 and never looked back, trouncing Cal (14-10),...

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Milner thriving in reliever role

Christian Corona March 30, 2012

Through 23 games, junior pitcher Hoby Milner leads Texas in wins. And losses. Milner began the season as the No. 2 starting pitcher behind sophomore Nathan Thornhill but struggled until he moved to the...

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