Courtesy of Midland Athletics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Midland University wrapped up its four-game series against Our Lady of the Lake with a Saturday afternoon doubleheader. The Warriors fell 8-2 in game one and 5-4 in game two to the Saints.
GAME ONE: Our Lady of the Lake 8, Midland 2
Brody Boyle started the Warriors off with a single to reach base, and Jimmy Martinezdoubled to right-center to bring Boyle home and give Midland an early 1-0 lead.
After a quiet second inning, Anthony Martinez opened the third with a double to right field, and Jimmy Martinez drew a walk. On a fielder’s choice, Anthony Martinez scored to push Midland’s lead to 2-0.
The Saints found the equalizer in the bottom of the third with a two-run homer to tie the game at 2-2.
Our Lady of the Lake broke the game open in the bottom of the fourth, recording six hits and scoring six runs to take an 8-2 lead.
The Saints held Midland scoreless the rest of the way to secure the 8-2 win.
Statistical Standouts:
-
Brody Boyle: 1-for-2, R, BB
-
Jimmy Martinez: 3-for-3, RBI, BB, 2B
-
Anthony Martinez: 1-for-2, 2B, R
GAME TWO: Our Lady of the Lake 5, Midland 4
The Warriors loaded the bases to open the first inning as Jimmy Martinez and Dax Wandlerdrew walks and Diego Sanchez singled through the right side. A fielding error by the Saints allowed Martinez and Sanchez to score, giving Midland a 2-0 lead.
Back-to-back singles by the Saints, followed by a Midland fielding error, allowed Our Lady of the Lake to get on the board in the bottom of the first, cutting the lead to 2-1.
After 4 1⁄2 quiet innings from both teams, the Saints rallied in the bottom of the sixth with three hits, scoring four runs to take a 5-2 lead.
Anthony Martinez pinch-hit in the top of the seventh and drew a walk, followed by a single through the right side by Adam Muniz Jr. to advance Martinez to second. Hunter Spencerpinch-hit and reached on a fielder’s choice to put runners on the corners. A single by Jimmy Martinez brought home Anthony Martinez, and Chase Bouges singled to center field. A throwing error by the Saints allowed Spencer to score, cutting the deficit to 5-4. The Saints recorded the final out to hand Midland a tough 5-4 loss.
Statistical Standouts:
-
Jimmy Martinez: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 BB, R
-
Diego Sanchez: 1-for-2, R
-
Chase Bouges: 1-for-2, RBI
Midland (0-4) will travel to Louisiana for a four-game weekend series, facing Louisiana Christian (10-2) at 11 a.m. and No. 7 Loyola (9-1) at 2 p.m. on Feb. 13, followed by LSU Alexandria (6-5) at 1 p.m. and Louisiana Christian at 6 p.m. on Feb. 14.
