SAN MARCOS, Texas – hit a bases-loaded chopper back to the pitcher to drive home for the winning run as Texas State defeated No. 17/18 Louisiana 2-1 in eight innings Saturday afternoon.
Carter roped a double to the right-field wall to lead off the eighth. sac bunted Carter to second, was hit by a pitch and was walked on four straight pitches to load the bases. Young fell behind the count 0-2 before hitting a high chopper back to the circle for the game-winning RBI.
The win was not only the Bobcats' second victory over a top-25 opponent this week, but was the first victory over Louisiana in 10 tries dating back to a 14-13 triumph in March 2015.