Edinburg, Texas – The UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team secured a 15-1 victory over the Rhode Island Rams on Monday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium in Edinburg, earning a 2-1 series win.
In an impressive performance, senior Zach Tjelmeland pitched a career-high 4.2 innings, striking out seven while allowing only one run and four singles. The bullpen also shone, with senior Edinburg Vela alum Nico Rodriguez striking out the side and retiring all six batters he faced, while junior Mason Kosowick and junior Anthony Tejada contributed to the strong pitching performance.
Offensively, junior Steven Lancia led the Vaqueros by going 5-for-5 with two doubles, three RBIs, and two runs scored. The team’s graduate student CJ Valdez also had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBIs, and two runs scored. The Vaqueros’ strong offense allowed them to dominate the Rams throughout the game.
Overall, the Vaqueros’ performance was a display of both strong pitching and impressive offensive plays. This victory puts them in a positive position as they open a three-game nonconference series against Milwaukee at UTRGV Baseball Stadium on Friday. Ticket sales for the upcoming game are already underway and can be purchased on the GoUTRGV.com/Tickets website.
The win against the Rams serves as a promising start to the season for the UTRGV Vaqueros, highlighting their potential as a formidable force in collegiate baseball. As they prepare for their upcoming series against Milwaukee, the team will look to build on their recent success and maintain their momentum going forward.