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Gallery: Baseball crushes Texans in season opener

February 21, 2021 by David Mitchell

The baseball team faced off against the Tarleton State Texans in a season-opening double header at Crutcher Scott Field Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats defeated the Texans 16-3 and 7-2, leaving them standing 2-0 as they prepare to face Tarleton State in Stephenville Sunday.

Junior outfielder Colton Eager knocks the ball out of the park for a home run. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Players in the dugout celebrate junior outfielder Colton Eager’s home run. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Junior outfielder Colton Eager prepares to steal third base. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Carter Sells talks with sophomore catcher Mitchell Dickson between innings. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Junior pitcher Genner Cervantes pitches the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Freshman infielder Cameron Cromer dodges the pitch. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Sophomore outfielder Grayson Tatrow sprints toward first base. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sophomore infielder Bryson Hill and junior outfielder Colton Eager run to home plate. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sophomore outfielder Grayson Tatrow laughs with teammates in the dugout. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Freshman catcher Harrison Caley blocks the sun from his eyes. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Junior outfielder Colton Eager goes to the dugout after scoring a run. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Graduate outfielder Mike Brown makes his way to first base. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Sophomore outfielder Grayson Tatrow runs to third base. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Tarleton redshirt junior infielder Corey Young scores a home run after a Wildcat error. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sophomore infielder Bryson Hill swings his bat toward the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Freshman infielder Sebastian Randle slides to second base. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Freshman pitcher Max Huffling unwinds a pitch. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Graduate outfielder Mike Brown makes contact with the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Wildcats celebrate their opening day victories over Tarleton State. (Photo by David Mitchell)

 

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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