The University of the Incarnate Word's baseball team lost 6-2 to Nicholls State University in their final game of the conference series. This defeat leaves the Cardinals with a record of 13-11 overall and 5-7 in the Southland Conference, while Nicholls improves to 13-13 and 5-6 in the league. The Cardinals struggled offensively, unable to score until the eighth inning, where they managed two runs off a home run from Tyler Garritano. Despite the late scoring push, the Colonels' pitching limited UIW throughout the game. Starter EJ Garcia took the loss, allowing four earned runs over four innings of play.

By the Numbers
  • Cardinals recorded 5 hits throughout the game.
  • Garritano's home run was only the second of the game for UIW, bringing his RBI total to 2.
  • EJ Garcia's record falls to 1-3 after allowing 4 runs on 6 hits in 4 innings.
State of Play
  • The Cardinals are focused on rebounding from this series loss as they prepare to face Baylor University next.
  • Nicholls showcased strong pitching that stifled the Cardinals' offensive efforts throughout much of the game.
What's Next

UIW is set to play Baylor University on Tuesday, March 24, aiming to recover and bolster their season record against a competitive opponent.

Bottom Line

The Cardinals need to improve their offensive consistency and pitching performance to remain competitive in upcoming matchups, especially as they face stronger opposition in the next game.