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

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