SAN MARCOS, Texas – Early offense propelled the Texas State baseball team (6-3) to a 9-2 win over Rice (0-7) Wednesday night at Bobcat Ballpark. It was the fifth consecutive win for the Bobcats over the Owls.
Picking up his first career win was Matthew Nicholas (1-1). The sophomore right-hander recorded the final two outs in the sixth with the last being by strikeout. Taking the loss was Brandon Deskins (0-1) after surrendering four runs on four hits and three walks.
John Wuthrich got the scoring going in the first with a solo home run to left center on a 3-2 offering.