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Ryan Jones, redshirt freshman from Aledo, makes contact with the ball. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Gallery: Baseball unable to hold early lead against Dallas Baptist

April 30, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Baseball fell to Dallas Baptist University 16-4 on Tuesday at Crutcher Scott Field. The Wildcats started the first inning strong by bringing in three runs, scoring three runs behind a two-run single from JT Thompson and an RBI single from Brady Ladusau.

ACU held Dallas Baptist scoreless through four innings before the Patriots used a seven-run fifth inning to take control of the game. The Wildcats added another run in the seventh, but were unable to recover. ACU finished with seven hits and no errors.

The team will travel to Sacramento State for its next matchup at 8 p.m. Friday.

Diego Cardenas, senior infielder from El Paso, loads before the pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Zandt Payne, graduate infielder from Edmond, Oklahoma, swings in his first at-bat. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Brady Gray, sophomore catcher from Farmersville, frames the pitch. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

The Wildcats stand along the foul line for the national anthem. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Logan Young, sophomore pitcher from Carrollton, in his windup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
David Jeon, senior pitcher from Coppell, in his windup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Maddox Miesse, senior utility from Adkins, points to the dugout after drawing a walk. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Brady Gray, sophomore catcher from Farmersville, prepares to make contact with the ball. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
JT Thompson, senior infielder from Abilene, slides into second base for a steal. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

The Wildcats gather on the mound for a timeout.
Collin Adams, junior pitcher from Lebanon, Tennessee, in his windup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Brady Ladusau, freshman outfielder from Heath, gives a high-five after hitting a single. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Ryan Jones, redshirt freshman from Aledo, runs into home to give the Wildcats their first run. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Ryan Jones, redshirt freshman from Aledo, makes contact with the ball. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Nick Arias, senior infielder from Tucson, Arizona, swings during his first at-bat. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

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  • Gallery: Class of 2026 honored at senior candlelight devo

  • Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000

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