NEW ORLEANS – On Saturday, UTSA Baseball took down Tulane in a road American Conference bout by a score of 8-2. Before recording a single out, the visitors notched six runs, highlighted by a Cade Sadler grand slam. The win vaulted the ‘Runners to 29-13 overall with a 12-5 league record that places them alone in first place. UTSA secured its 17th straight conference series win with its 1,000 victory in program history.
FIRST INNING
As was the case on Friday, an early home run set the tone for the visitors. Caden Miller kicked things off with a solo shot on a full count, taking a 1-0 lead on the first at-bat of the game. Drew Detlefsen and Lane Haworth each followed up with singles before Andrew Stucky was hit by a pitch to load the bases. The ensuing at-bat culminated in an infield single off the bat of Christian Hallmark, keeping the basepaths juiced and scoring Detlefsen.
First baseman Cade Sadler then stepped up to the plate, still with no outs. The senior sent a 1-0 pitch towering to the opposite field, clearing the fence for a grand slam. The blast was his first home run in a UTSA uniform, handing his side a 6-0 lead before a single out was recorded. A hit batter and another single were not enough to add to UTSA’s tally, sending Tulane out to bat down a half dozen. Conor Myles quickly retired the Green Wave, opening his ninth start of the season with a scoreless frame.
THIRD INNING
After allowing another hit in the second, Myles settled in for a stretch of 14 straight at-bats without a base knock. Both sides went down in order to wrap up a speedy third frame, maintaining the 6-0 mark on the scoreboard.
FIFTH INNING
Stucky and Sadler each reached on singles early in the frame. After a failed stolen base attempt, Diego Diaz walked up with two away. The third baseman took a 2-1 offering deep to right field, cruising over the outfield wall for his side’s third home run of the evening. UTSA secured its seventh and eighth scores on the night courtesy of Diaz’s fourth home run this season. In the home half, a leadoff walk was no problem for Myles. The left-handed pitcher mowed down another three hosts, heading to the sixth with just two hits still on his ledger.
SIXTH INNING
While Tulane turned to its fourth pitcher of the evening, Myles continued his start through the sixth frame. Despite a two-out single, the Australian tallied his third and final strikeout in another run-free inning.
SEVENTH INNING
A leadoff walk signaled the end of Myles’ stellar night, cueing Mike DeBattista out of the bullpen. The senior sent one host to first base on a free pass, but escaped with Tulane still in search of its first score.
EIGHTH INNING
A pair of Green Wave singles brought Cody Demont out of the bullpen with one away. Another hit came after a bases-loading walk, sending two hosts around to score. The next pitch went for a popout, prompting the ninth and final inning with an 8-2 margin.
NINTH INNING
Jordan Ballin’s two-out walk went unsupported in the top half, granting the hosts their final chance at the plate. Demont let a one-out single aboard, but an ensuing strikeout and flyout sealed the win for UTSA. The visitors secured their 17th straight conference series win by an 8-2 final mark.
NUMBERS OF NOTE
- The win was the 1,000th in program history, which dates back to Feb. 8, 1992.
- UTSA jumped to 10-6 all-time against Tulane, climbing to 8-3 on the road.
- For the 11th consecutive contest, Jordan Ballin drew a walk, doing so in the top of the ninth inning.
- The Navy & Orange have left seven or more runners on base in 18 of their past 22 outings.
- Cade Sadler’s first-inning grand slam was his first home run since joining UTSA.
- The senior’s blast more than doubled his RBI total on the season, jumping from three to seven.
- A quartet of Roadrunners led the way with two hits in the win (Miller, Detlefsen, Sadler, Diaz).
- UTSA is one win away from its first series sweep since Feb. 20-22 against Dallas Baptist.
- The ‘Runners head into Sunday in sole possession of first place in the American standings, moving one game past UAB at 12-5.
- With four walks, the visitors improved to 25-9 when drawing at least four this season.
- Conor Myles became the first ‘Runner to amass seven wins this season (7-1).
- The graduate tossed 6.0 innings, allowing just three hits with a trio of punchouts on a season-high 103 pitches.
- With another scoreless outing, Myles dropped his season ERA to 2.58.
UP NEXT
On Sunday, the two sides will meet for the series finale from Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. The visitors eye their first conference sweep of 2026 while the Green Wave hope to avoid falling to 1-6 in their last seven. First pitch in the conclusion of the three-game affair is set for Noon CT on April 26. All the action will be streamed live on ESPN+ and available to follow via utsa.statbroadcast.com.
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