SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Tarleton State visits Sacramento State on Friday, May 15, 2026, for a Western Athletic Conference game at John Smith Field.

The Texans (33-17) hold a strong overall record and look to build on a series-opening result against the Hornets (24-29). Friday’s contest is the second in a three-game set, following Thursday’s matchup between the teams.

Tarleton State right-hander Cort Lowry is a player to watch. In his most recent appearance May 10 against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Lowry threw 3 1/3 innings, allowing one hit and one earned run with two strikeouts in a 4-2 loss. He also worked a scoreless inning May 3 in a 10-8 win at Utah Tech.

Sacramento State first baseman Luis PimentelGuerrero leads the Hornets’ offense. He went 4 for 5 with six RBIs in a 19-2 win at California Baptist on May 10. Over his past 10 games, PimentelGuerrero has recorded multiple hits in three contests, including a 2-for-5 effort May 8 in a 4-5 loss at California Baptist and a 2-for-3 showing May 2 against Abilene Christian.

The Hornets enter Friday’s game after a 19-2 rout at California Baptist. Carson Timothy earned the win, pitching six scoreless innings with one hit allowed and four strikeouts. Left fielder Brett Ott went 4 for 5 with two RBIs.

Tarleton State dropped its most recent game, a 2-4 home loss to Texas-Rio Grande Valley on May 10. Relief pitchers Anthony Treto (1 1/3 innings, one hit, three strikeouts) and Ashton Bassett (1 1/3 innings, two hits, two strikeouts) each worked scoreless outings.

The Texans have won seven of their last 10 games. Sacramento State has split its last 10 contests.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projection favors Tarleton State with an 8-5 final score.

The teams meet again Saturday, May 16, to conclude the series.