Longhorns Extend Winning Run to 11 Games

HOUSTON – No. 3 Texas defeated Baylor 5-2 on Saturday night at the 2026 BRUCE BOLT College Classic at Daikin Park in Houston, maintaining their perfect 11-0 record on the season. The Longhorns’ pitching staff combined for 11 strikeouts in the win.

Early Errors Hamper Baylor’s Performance

Baylor (6-4) committed four errors, including two in the first inning, contributing to their loss against the undefeated Longhorns. The Bears left 11 men on base throughout the game.

Key Moments and Game Recap

Texas jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, capitalizing on Baylor errors. Senior left-hander Ethan Calder started for Baylor, allowing five runs in three innings, though only three were earned. The Baylor bullpen, featuring Zack Wallace, Luke McLeod, and RJ Ruais, managed to keep Texas scoreless for the remainder of the game.

“They were beating us in every facet of the game early for sure. We had a couple guys go out there and pitch some good innings, gave us an opportunity to gain back in it a little bit. Our offense got going once we got their left-hander out of the game.”

Head Coach Mitch Thompson

The Longhorns added two more runs in the third inning with an RBI single and a safety squeeze bunt.

Looking Ahead

Baylor (6-5) will travel to Stephenville to face Tarleton State (6-5) on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN+.

FAQ

• What is Texas’s record? Texas is currently 11-0.
• What is Baylor’s record? Baylor is currently 6-4.
• Where was the game played? The game was played at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.