Marshall 0, at Texas State 5

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — Ryan Markwardt and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout Thursday night as Texas State defeated Marshall 5-0 at Bobcat Ballpark in a Sun Belt series opener. Markwardt, the starter for the Bobcats, worked six scoreless innings, striking out six and walking one while scattering three hits. He was replaced by Jesus Tovar to begin the seventh, and Tovar pitched two perfect innings with three strikeouts before giving way to the bullpen. The Texas State pitching staff retired 14 of the final 15 Marshall batters. Marshall starter Bryce Blevins took the loss, allowing three runs… Read more...