With one swing of the bat, senior first baseman Ryan Newman gave the Bobcats a 7-6 walk-off win in 10 innings over Arkansas State on Saturday.
The three-run home-run blast secured Texas State a series sweep over the Red Wolves. It marked Newman’s second extra-inning walk-off homer during his career. His first came against Coastal Carolina on Mar. 17, 2017
Texas State (27-13, 12-6 Sun Belt) took an early lead in the first inning. Sophomore shortstop Dalton Shuffield began the Bobcat threat with a bunt single followed by a single from junior second baseman Jaxon Williams. Junior designated hitter Will Hollis loaded the bases with a walk. Redshirt senior left fielder Travon Benton gave Texas State a 2-0 lead with an RBI single.
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