JONESBORO, Ark. (Interstat) — Clayton Namken homered twice and drove in four runs as Texas State defeated Arkansas State 15-9 on Sunday at Tomlinson Stadium–Kell Field in a game that began in the afternoon and ended in the evening. The Bobcats, who won their third straight in the series, improved to 31-21 overall and 17-10 in Sun Belt play. The Red Wolves fell to 28-22 and 14-13.

Namken went 3 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Rashawn Galloway added two homers and three RBIs, while Chase Mora collected four hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. Texas State totaled 14 hits to Arkansas State’s 12.

The Bobcats erupted for six runs in the first inning and added homers in the second, fifth, seventh and eighth. Arkansas State rallied with six runs in the seventh and eighth, highlighted by Patrick Engskov’s two-run homer and Evan Griffis’ three-run shot. But Texas State relievers Ryan Markwardt, Kyle Froehlich, Alizaeh Gutierrez and Jesus Tovar combined for 7 1/3 innings of one-run relief, striking out 15.

Texas State next plays at Texas-San Antonio on Tuesday. Arkansas State visits Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday.