Connor Mayes had a pretty special birthday on Saturday.
Mayes celebrated his 19th birthday by tossing a two-hit shutout as Texas eliminated Baylor 4-0. The freshman tied a career-high by striking out 10 Bears en route to the pitching staff’s third straight complete game.
The Longhorns advance to the Big 12 Championship game today versus Oklahoma State.
Augie Garrido had nothing but praise for Mayes.
“He pitches with a purpose, which is what you want everyone to play with. The purpose has to be higher than their own goals, that’s where the team comes in.