On May 14, 2026, the UAB baseball squad journeyed to San Antonio, where they met UTSA at Roadrunner Field for a tightly contested matchup that would end with a 7‑6 triumph for the Blazers.
A Close Contest Fueled by Late‑Inning Heroics
The early innings set the tone as Wesley Helms singled up the middle, driving in two runs, and Kevin Hall Jr. followed with a left‑field single that also plated a pair, giving UAB an early lead.
UAB’s offense kept rolling; Diego Diaz launched a solo homer to right‑center in the second, Caden Miller added a two‑run blast to right field in the third, Andrew Stucky followed with a deep‑center homer in the fourth, and Baylor Roberts capped the burst with a solo shot to deep left in the sixth.
On the mound, Mason Steele dominated for eight and one‑third innings, earning the win, while reliever Chase Ingram sealed the victory with a save; UTSA’s starter Christopher Gutierrez absorbed the loss after the late‑inning onslaught.
Standout Performers
Key contributors for UAB included Hall Jr., Kevin, Beaver, Landon, and Roberts, Baylor, whose timely hits and power surges proved decisive, while UTSA’s lineup featured Miller, Caden, Stucky, Andrew, and Diaz, Diego, who kept the game within reach until the final out.
The game showcased a blend of timely hitting and steady pitching, underscoring the competitive spirit of both programs as the season progresses.