Salas, Bobcats Slug Past Cougars in Doubleheader Opener
SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — Manny Salas hit a decisive three-run homer as Texas State rallied for a 10-4 win over Washington State in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Bobcat Ballpark.
The Cougars led 4-1 after a Cameron Macleod solo shot in the fifth, but the Bobcats scored nine unanswered runs. Clayton Namken homered and doubled, driving in two. Salas’ blast capped a six-run seventh inning.
Alex Yearwood earned the win with 2 2/3 scoreless relief innings, striking out six. Griffin Smith took the loss for Washington State despite a six-inning start.
Texas State improved to 11-3. Washington State fell to 6-8. The teams concluded the doubleheader later Friday.