Box Score

     FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Wesleyan dropped their first home game of the year, losing to Concordia, 8-6 Saturday afternoon at LaGrave Field. A six run sixth inning powered the Tornados (2-4) past the Rams.

     The Rams (4-2) scored first, as they had in their previous five contests when Jason Vaughn doubled in leadoff hitter Jason Diaz in the first inning. Vaughn led the Rams attack, falling only a single shy of hitting for the cycle and scoring three runs. His homerun in the seventh gave fans momentary thoughts of yet another come from behind victory for the team.

     Texas Wesleyan starter David Hinson pitched well through the first five innings before getting roughed up by the Tornados lineup. Ram fielders Billie Hicks, Anthony Bolivar, and Travis Clifford combined on two double plays in the early goings.

     Rain showers threatened to delay the game, but instead coincided with the Tornados' rally, forcing Rams pitchers Brandon Wilson and Hayden Lackey to enter the game in less than ideal conditions.

     Zach Archer followed up his excellent play in Friday's doubleheader with two singles and a run scored.

     Tornados pitchers Andrew Douglas and Austin Derrick combined for five strikeouts and only one walk while inducing seven fly ball outs.

     Josh Vander Hey failed to get on base for the first time this season.

     The Rams play again Tuesday at LaGrave Field as they take on the Yellow Jackets of Howard Payne University. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.