The first meeting of the season between UAB and UTSA turned into a tightly contested affair, with the Blazers edging out a 7‑6 victory in front of a lively crowd.
A pitcher’s duel and a timely burst
Mason Steele anchored the UAB rotation, logging a career‑high 8.1 innings while throwing 102 pitches. His effort earned him his sixth win of the year and set the tone for the offense that followed.
The Blazers struck first, plating four runs in the top of the second inning. The early lead seemed secure until UTSA answered in the bottom of the third with a pair of home runs that flipped the momentum.
UAB’s bats stayed hot. Landon Beaver’s solo shot in the fourth restored the lead, and Baylor Roberts added a solo homer in the sixth. Caden Miller capped the scoring with his second homer of the night in the eighth, pushing the advantage to 7‑5 before UTSA trimmed the margin.
The win marked UAB’s 30th victory of the season, tying the program’s 2022 record, and left the team just seven homers shy of the school mark. With 73 round‑trippers already this year, the Blazers are on pace for a historic offensive season.
Next up, the two squads reconvene Friday night at 6 p.m., streaming live on ESPN+. The series promises more high‑stakes baseball as both teams look to build early momentum.