The Marshall University baseball squad fell 12-9 in the second game of their series against Texas State in San Marcos, Texas, dropping the Herd to a 1-1 split in the matchup.
Series Outlook
Evan Bottone continued his strong season, launching his seventh home run of the year and driving in four runs, while Ethan Murdoch added his sixth homer, underscoring the offensive firepower on both sides.
Texas State answered with a burst of power, as Manny Salas smashed three homers and Clayton Namken delivered a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh to tilt the scoreboard.
The game’s momentum shifted in the later innings, with Namken’s clutch hit sealing the lead and prompting a rally that the Herd could not match.
Despite the setback, Marshall’s pitching staff kept the contest close, but the combination of Salas’s long balls and Namken’s timely hit proved decisive.
Final Game Preview
The series will conclude on Saturday, with the final showdown scheduled for 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, offering the Herd a chance at redemption.
Fans will be eager to see if the team can rally in the finale and force a decisive third game, as the squad aims to finish the series on a high note.