Texas State has struggled getting over the hump in series games this season. After the first inning of Friday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe, the uphill climb appeared to be much steeper for the Bobcats.
Warhawks junior leadoff hitter Trace Henry was hit by a pitch in his first at-bat, stole second base and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt. ULM’s next batter was walked, putting runners on the corners.
In the next plate appearance, Texas State graduate Bryce Bonner, making his first start in left field, caught a fly ball for the second out of the frame and zipped the ball to senior catcher Tucker Redden. The ball beat Henry home and Redden tagged the runner before he reached the plate, but the umpire called Redden for obstructing and awarded Henry the run.
