| Feb. 16, 2006
Contact: Carlos Valdez III. (210) 458-4930 UTSA baseball returns to Waco, Texas for rematch of the 2005 NCAA Regionals against Baylor Bears Game Notes | Live Stats SAN ANTONIO - The UTSA baseball team return to a familiar place this Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Roadrunner travel to Waco, Texas for a regional rematch against No. 20 Baylor Bear at the Baylor Ballpark at 6 p.m. UTSA Roadrunners (3-4)
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No. 20 Baylor (4-0)
Tuesday, Feb. 21 • 6 p.m. • Baylor Ballpark
All-Time Series
This will be the 26th meetings between these two clubs. Baylor leads the all-time 23-2, including winners of 21 straight victories over UTSA. The Bears swept the Roadrunners in their three meetings last season, including at the 2005 NCAA Regionals held in Waco, Texas.
Last Outing
Junior Ryan Saltzgaber’s walk with bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning plated the winning run, as UTSA defeated Army 5-4 on Feb. 19 at Wolff Stadium. Junior pitcher Steven Vasquez went seven strong innings, but got the no decision. He struck out a season-high nine batters and allowed three runs off four hits, while walking two. Saltzgaber led the Runners with two RBI. Senior Noah Tritz came in relief and picked up his first win on the year.
Scouting Baylor
Baylor has 4-0 mark this season. Their last win come on Feb. 14 against Southland Conference member Texas-Arlington. The Mavericks lead 4-0, but the Bears offense scored 17 unanswered runs. Senior Zach Dillion led BU with five RBI. Baylor pitching held Texas-Arlington scoreless in the last five innings.
Familiar Place For UTSA
UTSA returns to Waco, Texas, where they represented the Southland Conference in the 2005 NCAA Regionals.
New Season, Better Start
Last season, UTSA dropped its first seven games, but this year the Roadrunners were 3-4 through the five contests. A year ago, UTSA opened the season 0-11. Their first win did not come until March 9, 2005 against Illinois.
Left On An Island
In the game against Army, UTSA left 11 runners on base, while Army had five on base.
The Wildcats Rally For Win
Kentucky scored nine runs, including seven in the final three innings , for the 10-4 win. The Wildcats sent nine hitter on back-to-back innings.
Ruffin’s Strong Outing
Junior Josh Ruffin had a strong performance against Kentucky. He went six innings, allowing three runs and struck out a season-high six Wildcats.
Big Inning Lifts UTSA
The Roadrunners used a five-run inning in the bottom of the first inning to give UTSA the early advantage on Feb. 12.
To The Rescue
Closer Noah Tritz picked up two saves against Utah. He posted a 0.00 earn run average, fanning three and allowing no hits in three innings of work.
Not Once But Twice
Houston managed to rally twice in the game. Down 7-4, the Cougars scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings. Again trailing by three runs (10-7) Houston rallied in the bottom of the 10th, scoring four runs to get the win.
Runners Picked Fifth
Although winning the 2005 SLC Tournament, the Roadrunners were showed love from the conference. UTSA was picked to finish fifth in both pre-season polls.
Saltzgaber Earns First-Team
Third baseman Ryan Saltzgaber was the lone Runner to be selected 2006 SLC Pre-Season first-team.
Voyles And Vasquez Garner Second-Team All SLC
Second baseman Voyles and right-handed pitcher Vasquez earned second-team all-conference this season.
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