SAN ANGELO, TX — The top-ranked Angelo State baseball team is one step away from a return trip to Cary, N.C., as the Rams host Lone Star Conference rival UT Tyler in the NCAA Division II South Central Super Regional beginning Thursday at Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium.
The best-of-three series will determine which team advances to the NCAA Division II National Championship. First pitch for each game is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
South Central Super Regional Schedule:
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Game 1: Thursday, May 22 – UT Tyler vs. Angelo State, 7 p.m.
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Game 2: Friday, May 23 – Angelo State vs. UT Tyler, 7 p.m.
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Game 3 (If Necessary): Saturday, May 24 – UT Tyler vs. Angelo State, 7 p.m.
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Rams Rolling into Super Regional
Angelo State (46-8) swept through the South Central Regional, eliminating Lubbock Christian in the opener and defeating St. Edward’s twice in tight contests to reach its fourth consecutive Super Regional under the current postseason format.
Ethan Flodstrom and Lane Hutchinson each hit multi-run home runs against LCU, while Jacob Guerrero’s sacrifice fly in a 1-0 win and clutch ninth-inning RBIs from Hutchinson and Weston Valasek in the regional finale highlighted the Rams' resilience. Pitchers Dax Dathe, Luke Olson, and Josh Reed combined to shut the door in each of the three wins.
Scouting the Patriots
UT Tyler (46-11), the No. 2 seed, also advanced unscathed through its regional bracket. The Patriots defeated MSU Denver 12-3 and then took down Colorado Mesa twice by a combined score of 24-8.
The Patriots rank second in the LSC with a .347 team batting average and are among the top three in runs (539), hits (643), doubles (128), home runs (67), and RBIs (485). On the mound, UT Tyler leads the LSC with a 3.66 team ERA, anchored by starters Rawley Hector (78 strikeouts) and Kyle Froehlich (17 runs allowed). Relievers Nick Niebur (1.43 ERA) and Garrett Arredondo (seven saves) bolster a deep bullpen.
Season Series Recap
The Rams and Patriots split their four-game regular-season series in Tyler, with Angelo State adding a fifth matchup victory in the LSC Tournament. Angelo State leads the season series 3-2.
The winner of the South Central Super Regional will move on to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championships in Cary, North Carolina, scheduled for May 31 through June 8.
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