UTSA’s Daniel Garza, shown pitching earlier this season at Roadrunner Field, went five innings and got the win against Southern Miss on May 13. – file photo
First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. and will be televised on ESPN+. Friday’s winner advances to the tournament quarterfinals.
The Golden Eagles took two out of three games in the regular season, May 13-15, in Hattiesburg, Miss.
UTSA scored six times in the sixth inning to beat Southern Miss 8-7 in the series opener on May 13. Daniel Garza started on the mound for the Roadrunners and went five innings to get the win. Luke Malone pitched the final inning to get the save.
The Roadrunners scored only eight runs in the next two games combined. The Golden Eagles won the second game of the series 8-3 and wrapped up the weekend with a 9-5 victory.
Southern Miss’ success in the regular-season series helped carry the Golden Eagles to the No. 1 seed in the tournament. The Roadrunners are seeded No. 5.
UTSA has not announced a probable starting pitcher for Friday. Malone threw nine innings on Thursday, so don’t expect to see him Friday.
Roadrunners pitchers who have seen a lot of action this season include:
– Garza, who has made five starts. The sophomore right-hander from Houston has a 3-1 record and 4.41 ERA in 12 games.
– Jacob Jimenez, who has made eight starts. The senior right-hander from Houston has a 2-1 record and 5.01 ERA in 14 games.
– Ryan Ward, who has made six starts. The sophomore right-hander from Schertz has a 1-0 record and 5.09 ERA in 13 games.
– Ulises Quiroga, who has made five starts. The sophomore right-hander from Baytown has a 2-4 record and 7.13 record in 14 games.
– Ryan Beaird, who has made five starts. The freshman right-hander from San Antonio has a 2-3 record and 7.32 ERA in 21 games.
Top prospects to see innings out of the bullpen include Simon Miller (3-3, 3.78 ERA) and John Chomko (2-0, 3.92). Braylon Owens, who faced two batters on Thursday, could also be available to pitch again in the tournament.
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
Game 1: Old Dominion 18, Middle Tennessee 7 (7 innings)
Game 2: Louisiana Tech 4, Charlotte 0
Game 3: Southern Miss 4, UAB 3
Game 4: UTSA vs. Florida Atlantic, postponed until Thursday, 9 a.m.
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Game 4: UTSA 6, Florida Atlantic 4
Game 5: Charlotte 22, Middle Tennessee 0
Game 6: Louisiana Tech 7, Old Dominion 2
Game 7: Florida Atlantic 11, UAB 1 (7 innings)
Game 8: Southern Miss vs. UTSA, postponed until Friday, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
Game 8: UTSA vs. Southern Miss, 10 a.m.
Game 9: Charlotte vs. Old Dominion, 1:30 p.m.
Game 10: UTSA-Southern Miss loser vs. Florida Atlantic, 5 p.m.
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
Game 11: Lousiana Tech vs. TBD, 9 a.m.
Game 12: UTSA-Southern Miss winner vs. Game 10 winner, 12:30 p.m.
Game 13: TBD, if necessary, 4 p.m.
Game 14: TBD, if necessary, 7:30
SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE
Game 15: Championship, 1 p.m.
