The No. 15 St. Mary's University Baseball team suffered a 4-0 loss to No. 8 UT Tyler, marking their second shutout of the season. Despite outhitting the Patriots 8-to-7, the Rattlers couldn't convert scoring opportunities. Junior Gabe Cook recorded his first loss of the season, while relief pitching from Joel Burgess highlighted the game. St. Mary鈥檚 now needs to win the remaining three games of the series to claim a share of the Lone Star Conference title.

By the Numbers
  • St. Mary's recorded 8 hits, with only 1 player, Blake Allen, achieving multiple hits.
  • The team's pitching staff recorded 13 strikeouts, their second-highest total this season.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, St. Mary's remains positioned to potentially share the conference title if they can win the next three games against UT Tyler.

State of Play
  • St. Mary's must win the remaining three games in the series to maintain title aspirations.
  • The teams are set for a doubleheader on Saturday, creating a critical opportunity for the Rattlers.
What's Next

Looking forward, St. Mary's will need to capitalize on their hitting and pitching strengths in the doubleheader against UT Tyler to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Bottom Line

St. Mary's must regroup quickly and leverage their home advantage; winning the next three games is essential to secure a favorable spot in the Lone Star Conference.