SAN MARCOS, Texas – For the seventh consecutive year, Texas State (1-0) won its season opener when it defeated Binghamton (0-1) 4-1 on Friday night from Bobcat Ballpark.
Picking up the win on the rubber was Bryson Dudley (1-0) after throwing three scoreless innings of relief with five strikeouts. Carson Laws set the Bearkats down in order in the ninth that saw him record two punch outs to pick up his first save of the season. Suffering the loss was Ryan Bates (0-1) as he gave up two runs in four innings while striking out seven.