Edinburg, Texas – The UTRGV baseball team celebrated a 15-1 victory over the Rhode Island (URI) Rams, clinching a 2-1 series win at UTRGV Baseball Stadium on Monday.
Senior Zach Tjelmeland made an impressive comeback after three years, pitching 4.2 innings and striking out seven while only allowing one run. The bullpen also shined, with strong performances from Nico Rodriguez, Mason Kosowick, and Anthony Tejada.
The Vaqueros’ offense was led by junior Steven Lancia, who went 5-for-5 with two doubles, three RBIs, and two runs scored. Grad student CJ Valdez also made an impact, going 2-for-3 with a home run and six RBIs.
The Rams initially tied the game in the third inning, but the Vaqueros quickly responded by scoring five runs and continued to dominate with strong batting performances.
UTRGV will open a three-game nonconference series against Milwaukee at UTRGV Baseball Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are available for purchase on GoUTRGV.com/Tickets.
The team’s remarkable performance has set a positive tone for the season, and fans are excited to see what the upcoming games will bring. With such a strong start, the Vaqueros are poised to make an impact in the baseball scene this year.