Texas State baseball looks to snap a tough four-game losing streak as they host Baylor Tuesday night. The Bobcats are hoping a home crowd can help turn things around after a rough stretch that has put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy.
It's been a season of highs and lows for Texas State. Early on, they climbed to second in the Sun Belt with an impressive win over Texas A&M. But recent form has been a different story, with the Bobcats sliding to the bottom five of the conference. Their earlier meeting with Baylor didn't go well either, losing 14-4.
The biggest issue? The bats have gone cold. Texas State has scored more than four runs only once in their last 12 games, and they lead the Sun Belt in strikeouts with 449. While the pitching staff has shown some signs of improvement, it hasn't been enough to overcome the offensive struggles.
Baylor comes into the game at 25-22 overall and a strong 11-3 in conference play. The Bears are tough at home (18-8) but have been more vulnerable on the road with a 6-9 away record. That could give Texas State an opening to get back on track before a weekend series against Arkansas State.
Here's a look at the starting lineups for tonight's matchup:
Texas State Bobcats
1. RF Rashawn Galloway
2. DH Manny Salas
3. SS Dawson Park
4. 1B Jaquae Stewart
5. C Clayton Namken
6. CF Tanner Carson
7. 3B Justin Vossos
8. LF Jackson Cotton
9. 2B Brady Boles
Baylor Bears
1. SS Travis Sanders
2. 2B Pearson Riebock
3. RF Brady Janusek
4. 1B Tyce Armstrong
5. C JJ Kennett
6. LF Dylan Perez
7. DH Brytton Clements
8. CF Ty Johnson
9. 3B Cole Lanclos
First pitch is set for Tuesday night. Will the Bobcats find their groove, or will Baylor continue their strong season on the road? Stay tuned for live updates.
