The Herd’s final stretch of the 2026 campaign takes place in the Texas Hill Country, where the team will play three consecutive games against the Texas State Bobcats. The series opens on Thursday, May 14, continues on Friday, May 15, and wraps up on Saturday, May 16, all at the Bobcats’ home field in San Marcos.
Texas State arrives in the matchup fresh off a weekend sweep of Arkansas State, a performance that highlighted their depth in both defense and power hitting. Although they fell to UTSA on Tuesday, the Bobcats remain among the nation’s top defenses, ranking third in double plays and twelfth in home runs.
Pitching and Batting Leaders
Leading the Marshall pitching staff, Bryce Blevins has thrown a nation‑leading 95.0 innings this season and sits atop the conference with 83 strikeouts, a testament to his durability and control. Complementing the rotation, AJ Havrilla has walked 50 times, the most in the Southern Conference, underscoring his patience at the plate.
At the plate, Evan Bottone paces the conference with 77 hits and a .389 batting average, while Tyler Kamerer adds 53 runs scored and 18 doubles, placing him fourth in the league for the latter statistic. Both players are central to the Herd’s offensive rhythm.
Rashawn Galloway sits just a hit behind Bottone in the conference rankings, and the Stewart brothers contribute significantly: Jaquae Stewart leads the team with 14 home runs and ranks third in the SBC, while Dawson Stewart drives in 52 runs, placing him fifth among conference RBIs.
The upcoming series will not only determine final conference standings but also serve as a preview for the upcoming Southern Conference tournament. With both squads boasting strong defensive metrics and potent offensive threats, the games promise competitive baseball and potential momentum shifts for postseason play.