The UT Arlington Mavericks kick off their first away series in Western Athletic Conference play against California Baptist, starting Friday at 8 p.m. CT. The Mavericks are currently at 13-18 overall and 2-1 in conference play, fresh off a series win over Tarleton State. Meanwhile, California Baptist boasts a strong 27-6 record and also holds a 2-1 mark in the WAC. UTA aims to capitalize on their momentum as they face one of the conference's top teams.

By the Numbers
  • UT Arlington is 2-1 in WAC play and 13-18 overall.
  • California Baptist enters with a record of 27-6 and is also 2-1 in the conference.
State of Play
  • UT Arlington is coming off a series victory against Tarleton State.
  • Xavier Melendez leads the Mavericks with a .364 batting average and 25 RBIs.
What's Next

Following this series, the Mavericks will look to continue their conference momentum in subsequent games, facing off against other league rivals while aiming to improve their overall record.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks need to leverage their recent success to challenge California Baptist effectively and gain critical momentum in the conference standings.