Baseball Secures Ranked Win in Cajun Collision Action

STERLINGTON, La. – The Texas A&M University–Texarkana baseball team battled through a four-game slate at the Cajun Collision this weekend, earning a ranked win and gaining valuable early-season experience against a competitive tournament field at the Sterlington Sports Complex.

Game 1: A&M-Texarkana 10, #25 Central Methodist 3

The Eagles opened tournament play in impressive fashion, knocking off No. 25 Central Methodist, 10–3.

After a tight battle through the early innings, TAMUT broke the game open with a seven-run sixth inning to put the contest out of reach.

CJ Richard delivered the biggest swing of the game, launching a three-run home run and finishing with three RBIs. James Provencio stayed hot at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Austin Kerns added two RBIs.

Colton Wombles chipped in with two RBIs behind the plate to round out the offensive surge.

On the mound, Camden Gamble struck out six across four innings in the start. Tanner Duncan provided steady relief before Ty Thomerson closed the door, striking out three to secure the win over the nationally ranked program.

Game 2: #12 Missouri Baptist 10, A&M–Texarkana 5

The Eagles faced another ranked test in game two but fell to No. 12 Missouri Baptist, 10–5.

Missouri Baptist used three first-inning home runs to seize early momentum. TAMUT answered in the second inning as Tanner Duncan delivered a two-RBI single to center to trim the deficit.

Brandon Sheets added a solo home run in the sixth, while Duncan later scored to keep the Eagles within striking distance.

Sheets finished with two hits and an RBI, while Duncan drove in two runs to pace the TAMUT offense.

Game 3: Central Baptist 6, A&M–Texarkana 5

TAMUT returned Saturday in a tightly contested matchup but came up just short in a 6–5 loss to Central Baptist.

The Eagles manufactured early offense in the second inning, using aggressive baserunning and defensive pressure to build a 3–1 lead. Colton Wombles delivered an RBI single, while additional runs scored off Central Baptist miscues.

Central Baptist answered across the middle innings to take the lead, but TAMUT mounted a late push in the seventh.

Jason Armendariz scored during the rally, and CJ Richard added an RBI groundout to pull the Eagles within one. The comeback effort ultimately fell short as Central Baptist held on late.

Richard led the Eagles with two hits, while Armendariz scored twice.

Game 4: Hastings 8, A&M–Texarkana 4

The Eagles closed tournament play against Hastings but fell 8–4 in the finale.

TAMUT plated two runs in the third inning to even the game early, highlighted by RBI production from Tobin Jones and Graydon Martin.

After Hastings answered with a four-run fourth inning, the Eagles mounted a late push in the seventh. Justin Mitchem and Michael Caputo each drove in runs as TAMUT attempted to rally.

Ahmar Donatto scored twice for the Eagles, while Austin Kerns added a double in the contest.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana will look to build on the ranked win and tournament experience as they continue their early-season schedule.

Baseball will hit the road for a four-game series at Lewis-Clark State University in Lewiston, Idaho. The series opens with a doubleheader on Friday, February 13, with first pitch set for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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