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Wildcats win six in perfect weekend

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The Wildcats are back on track after losing three of their previous four before heading into the weekend. ACU completed a perfect weekend going 6-0 against Texas A&M International and University of the Southwest to put Head Coach Britt Bonneau over 600 career wins. "I think we got closer to finding our lineups," said Bonneau. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Wildcats drop non-conference game to St. Mary’s

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After winning five straight in the early part of the season, the No. 30 Wildcats now have dropped three of four with a loss to the No. 18 St. Mary's Rattlers on Tuesday 12-5. "I think we're putting ourselves in good position," said head coach Britt Bouneau. "We're not far from where we want to be." The Wildcats fell behind 5-0 after just two ... [Read More…]

Wildcats score fifth straight win over St. Edwards

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The ACU Wildcats now have reeled off five straight wins after beginning the season 0-2. No. 23 ACU used a three-run ninth inning to blow a two-run lead up to five. "It's definitally good to get things rolling again," said senior Aaron Oliver. "Five straight is a good thing for us." Senior pitcher Will Calhoun had a big game for the Wildcats as a ... [Read More…]

Wildcats sweep East Central

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The Wildcat baseball team swept a weekend series against East Central University on Friday and Saturday at Crutcher Scott Field , outscoring the Tigers 13-8 for the series. After dropping the first two games of the season against Texas A&M Kingsville, Head Coach Britt Bonneau's 'Cats rallied to win the next four. "I thought we pitched real ... [Read More…]

Wildcats encounter pitching woes during 2011 opening weekend

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The No. 8 Wildcats dropped two of three in Kingsville, including a nine-run seventh inning comeback by the Javelinas, over the weekend to open their season 1-2. After having their opener delayed by more than a week, the Wildcats were on cruise control six innings into their season opener leading 13-5. But the ACU bullpen was unable to contain the ... [Read More…]

ACU looks to find pitching in second series

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After a 1-2 opener, the Wildcats will look to rebound this weekend in a Lone Star Conference matchup with East Central University. Six games into the year, the Tigers are 2-4 on the season and just 1-4 in the Lone Star Conference. ECU was picked to finish last in the LSC Preseason Poll by the Sports Information Directors and coaches from all 13 ... [Read More…]

Agree to Disagree: Leave him in

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Take him out, leave him in. Take him out, leave him in. One of the hardest decisions for a baseball manager to make during the game is deciding when is best to pull the pitcher from the game. Many factors contribute to this, including pitch count and how well the pitcher is throwing during the game. One great debate still exists in baseball today: ... [Read More…]

Agree to Disagree: Managers have the right to pull Pitchers

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A few nights ago, Texas Rangers fans cheered on as Rich Harden, making his first start since coming off the disabled list, went six and two-thirds without giving up a run. After 111 pitches, Manager Ron Washington rightly pulled him from the game. As much as we all love to see pitchers go deep into games and complete no-hitters, the managers have ... [Read More…]

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