UTSA rally finishes off sweep of FIU

UTSA rallied to beat Florida International 9-8 on Sunday at Roadrunner Field.

The Roadrunners scored a single run in the bottom of the eighth to break an 8-8 tie. Garrett Poston drove in pinch runner Isaiah Walker with the winning run.

Roadrunners reliever Braylon Owens pitched the final 2 2/3 innings to earn the win. He held FIU scoreless and allowed three hits with two strikeouts and one walk.

Jonathan Tapia, Shane Sirdashney and Leyton Barry all homered.

Tapia’s solo home run and Ryan Flores’ RBI single allowed UTSA to tie the game 8-8 in the bottom of the seventh.

Sirdashney’s three-run homer in the fifth put UTSA in front 6-4 and gave the Roadrunners their first lead.

Barry’s solo homer in the third inning accounted for UTSA’s first run of the game.

UTSA swept the three-game series and improved to 27-13 on the season and 12-6 in Conference USA.

Garrett Poston, Ian Bailey power UTSA past Florida International

Luke Malone started on the mound for UTSA, pitched 5 1/3 innings and got the win against Florida International on Friday, April 22, 2022. - photo by Joe Alexander
Luke Malone started on the mound for UTSA, pitched 5 1/3 innings and got the win.
Garrett Poston hit his first home run of the season and Ian Bailey hit his 10th to lead UTSA to a 12-4 victory over Florida International on Friday at Roadrunner Field.

The three-game Conference USA series continues Saturday with the final game on Sunday.

Poston hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give UTSA a 7-1 lead.

Bailey, UTSA’s home run leader on the season, hit a solo shot in the third inning that made it 5-1.

Bailey finished the game with three hits. Jonathan Tapia had three hits, a walk, three RBIs and scored four runs.

UTSA starter Luke Malone pitched 5 1/3 innings and improved his record to 6-1. He allowed six hits with five strikeouts, no walks and no earned runs.

Ian Bailey hit his 10th home run of the season against Florida International on Friday, April 22, 2022. - photo by Joe Alexander
Ian Bailey hit his 10th home run of the season against Florida International on Friday.

Garrett Poston celebrates with UTSA coach Pat Hallmark after Poston hit his first home run of the season against Florida International on Friday, April 22, 2022. - photo by Joe Alexander
Garrett Poston celebrates with UTSA coach Pat Hallmark after Poston hit his first home run of the season.

UTSA football spring game – photo gallery

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris scrambles during the Roadrunners' 2022 spring game on Thursday at Farris Stadium. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA quarterback Frank Harris scrambles during the Roadrunners’ 2022 spring game on Thursday at Farris Stadium.
UTSA, the defending Conference USA football champion, held its 2022 spring game on Thursday night at Farris Stadium.

UTSA baseball drops conference opener to Louisiana Tech

UTSA outfielder Chase Keng snares a line drive near the right-field line against Louisiana Tech on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA outfielder Chase Keng snares a line drive near the right-field line against Louisiana Tech on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Roadrunner Field. – photo by Joe Alexander
Louisiana Tech rallied past UTSA for a 6-5 victory in the Conference USA baseball opener on Friday at Roadrunner Field.

UTSA jumped ahead with four runs on five hits in the bottom of the first for a 4-1 lead. Louisiana Tech came back with three runs in the fifth and single runs in the sixth and eighth innings.

UTSA finished with 12 hits including three each by Leyton Barry and Ryan Flores. Shane Sirdashney had a two-run single in the first inning.

UTSA rides four home runs to win sixth straight

Ian Bailey (15) celebrates at home plate with Jonathan Tapia (1), Leyton Barry and Ryan Flores (24) after Bailey's fourth-inning grand slam. UTSA men's baseball beat Southern 15-4 on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Ian Bailey (15) celebrates at home plate with Jonathan Tapia (1), Leyton Barry and Ryan Flores (24) after Bailey’s fourth-inning grand slam.
The UTSA baseball team beat Southern 15-4 on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Roadrunner Field.

The Roadrunners got home runs from Leyton Barry, Chase Keng, Ian Bailey and Sammy Diaz. UTSA starting pitcher Jacob Jimenez (2-0) went five innings and allowed four runs to earn the win.

It was UTSA’s sixth victory in a row. The series continues Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Roadrunner Field.

Sammy Diaz (44) and Matt King (3) greet Leyton Barry at home plate after all three scored on Barry's second-inning home run. UTSA baseball beat Southern 15-4 on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Sammy Diaz (44) and Matt King (3) greet Leyton Barry at home plate after all three scored on Barry’s second-inning home run. UTSA baseball beat Southern 15-4 on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Roadrunner Field. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA vs. Stanford baseball photo gallery

UTSA beat No. 2 Stanford 6-5 in 10 innings on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA players celebrate after beating Stanford on Monday.

UTSA baseball upsets No. 2 Stanford: the final inning

UTSA beat No. 2-ranked Stanford 6-5 in 10 innings on Monday at Roadrunner Field for a landmark victory in the school’s 40-year history of college sports.

UTSA led 5-2 after four innings before Stanford came back to tie it 5-5 with a run in the fifth and a two-run homer from Carter Graham in the eighth.

John Chomko pitching in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
John Chomko pitching in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.
The Roadrunner’s John Chomko pitched the ninth and 10th innings to get the win. Chomko struck out the first two Stanford batters in the top of the 10th and got Carter to line out to retire the Cardinal.

That put UTSA in a position to end it with a run in the bottom of the 10th. Shane Sirdashney led off with a ground ball that Stanford turned into a throwing error that went into the Cardinal dugout. That put Sirdashney at second base with no outs and the Roadrunners were in business.

Shane Sirdashney standing on second base after leading off in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Shane Sirdashney standing on second base after leading off in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.
Kody Darcy was the second batter and put down a bunt. The Cardinal tried to get the lead runner but Sirdashney beat the throw to third, putting runners on the corners and still no outs.

Kody Darcy puts down a bunt in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Kody Darcy puts down a bunt in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

Shane Shardashney advances safely from second to third on a bunt in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Shane Shardashney advances safely from second to third on a bunt in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

UTSA head coach/third base coach Pat Hallmark talks to Shane Shardashney at third base in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA head coach/third base coach Pat Hallmark talks to Shane Shardashney at third base in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.
That brought leadoff batter Leyton Barry to the plate. Barry was still looking for his first hit of the afternoon.

Leyton Barry comes to bat with runners on first and third and no outs in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Leyton Barry comes to bat with runners on first and third and no outs in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.
He got it when it counted the most, lashing a line drive to left-center to score Sirdashney and set off a celebration.

Leyton Barry hits the ball into the outfield in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Leyton Barry hits the ball into the outfield in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

Leyton Barry sees his line drive fall in for a hit and Shane Sirdashney score from third in the last inning in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Leyton Barry sees his line drive fall in for a hit and Shane Sirdashney score from third in the last inning in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

The Roadrunners celebrate after Shane Sirdashney scores the game-winning run on Leyton Barry's walkoff hit in UTSA's 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
The Roadrunners celebrate after Shane Sirdashney scores the game-winning run on Leyton Barry’s walkoff hit in UTSA’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over No. 2 Stanford on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Roadrunner Field.

UTSA’s Luke Malone pitching for Flying Chanclas

Luke Malone from UTSA pitching for the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio on Wednesday at Wolff Stadium. - photo by Joe Alexander
Luke Malone from UTSA pitching for the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio on Wednesday at Wolff Stadium.
Luke Malone has made seven starts for the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio during the 2021 Texas Collegiate League Season.

The 6-foot-3 right-hander from Round Rock appeared in 17 games for UTSA in 2021 with seven starts and a 2-2 record. He had a 6.41 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings.

UTSA’s Chris Shull plays in San Antonio in summer league

UTSA's Chris Shull playing for the Brazos Valley Bombers against the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Wolff Stadium. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA’s Chris Shull playing for the Brazos Valley Bombers against the Flying Chanclas on Tuesday at Wolff Stadium.
UTSA’s Chris Shull was in action for the Brazos Valley Bombers on Tuesday at Wolff Stadium in Texas Collegiate League action.

Shull played left field and had two hits and two runs as the Bombers beat the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio 6-4.

The 6-foot right-hander from MacArthur High School is listed as a pitcher on both the UTSA and Bombers rosters. He is batting .375 in five Bombers games. He also pitched in three games in relief and has not allowed in a run in 4 1/3 innings while striking out seven.

UTSA baseball player Joshua Lamb season wrapup

Joshua Lamb playing for UTSA against Rice on April 23, 2021, at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander
Joshua Lamb playing for UTSA against Rice on April 23 at Roadrunner Field.
Joshua Lamb was listed as a redshirt junior for the 2021 season and received his UTSA degree this spring.

The 6-foot shortstop from Nederland, Texas, played all 48 games this season. He batted .324 with five home runs and 39 RBIs. He was second on the team in doubles with 14.