ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington right-hander Carlos Tavera tossed seven hitless innings and struck out 11 to lead the Mavericks to a 3-2 series-opening win over the University of South Alabama baseball team in Friday's Sun Belt Conference opener at Clay Gould Ballpark.
Tavera allowed two runs without allowing a hit, and struck out 11 while issuing four walks, but did not factor in the decision. UTA right-hander Michael Wong (1-0) tossed two scoreless relief innings, and struck out three while allowing two hits to earn the win.
South Alabama right-hander Jeremy Lee struck out a career-high 11 batters against one walk, and allowed two runs on five hits while tying his career high in innings pitched with seven without factoring in the decision.