The Texas Longhorns opened the Austin Regional with a commanding 19‑1 victory over Holy Cross, a performance that turned heads across the college baseball community.
Pack and Robbins Deliver Historic Moments
Freshman Anthony Pack Jr. smashed three home runs in his NCAA Tournament debut, becoming the first Texas player ever to achieve that feat in a single postseason game. His surge was fueled by swing adjustments he credited to his teammate Aiden Robbins, a transfer who himself launched two homers and made a spectacular diving catch.
Robbins, who finished the season with 21 homers — fourth on UT’s single‑season list — was recognized as the SEC’s newcomer of the year. The duo’s combined power helped Texas rack up 21 hits and tie a school record with six homers in the game.
Pack’s brilliance was cut short when cramps forced him out after the fifth inning; he was replaced by Jayden Duplantier, who responded with a grand slam that capped the Longhorns’ offensive onslaught.
Coach Ed Kahovec of Holy Cross praised Texas as one of the most potent offensive teams he has ever faced, underscoring the magnitude of the challenge awaiting the Longhorns.
What’s Next for Texas?
Texas now advances to face the winner of the matchup between UC Santa Barbara and Tarleton State in the winner’s bracket. The team’s depth, highlighted by contributions from players such as Andrew Nesson, Troy Tulowitzki and Carson Tinney, positions them as a formidable contender as the regional unfolds.