The Texas Longhorns baseball team suffered a shocking 9-7 upset loss to the UTSA Roadrunners in the NCAA Austin Regional, putting their hopes for a 25th super regional appearance in jeopardy In front of nearly,000 fans in Austin, Texas jumped out to a commanding 6-1 lead by the fifth inning, but the Roadrunners stormed back with a seven-run rally, capitalizing on Longhorn errors and timely hitting to seize an 8-6 advantage.
UTSA’s bullpen, led by senior right-hander Braylon Owens, held off a late push from Texas, who stranded the bases loaded in the fifth and failed to recover the lead The Roadrunners’ offense was relentless, with Nathan Hodge and Lytle delivering clutch RBI singles and Gruell adding a key double in the sixth to put UTSA ahead for good.
For the Longhorns, the loss means a much tougher path forward. Instead of advancing directly to the regional championship, Texas must now fight through the losers’ bracket for a chance at redemption. The defeat also marks the second time this season UTSA has bested Texas, following a 12-inning thriller earlier in the year.
The Longhorns’ postseason fate now hangs in the balance, while UTSA moves one step closer to a College World Series berth. Will Texas rally for a comeback, or is this the end of the road for the Longhorns’ championship dreams? Stay tuned for more updates as the Austin Regional continues.
