ADA, OKLAHOMA – The Texas A&M-Kingsville baseball team had a banner day at the plate on Saturday at Lone Star Conference rival East Central University as they scored a season high 14 runs in a 14-3 victory. The game began on Friday, but was postponed due to inclement weather. The Javelinas led 7-1 in the top of the fourth inning of the third game of the series before weather forced postponement until Sunday. (box score)

The Javelinas (25-22, 21-17) scored runs in six of the nine innings in the game and had at least two runs in five innings. They set a season high in runs, hits, doubles and triples. Five different players had three hits in the game as they pounded out 20 safeties.

Once again, senior centerfielder Clifton Thomas (San Diego, CA/El Cajon Valley HS) led the way going 3-for-6 with two runs, a double, two triples and an RBI. He now has three triples and six extra base hits in the series after hitting for the cycle in the opener on Friday.

Lone Star Conference Diamond Hitter of the Week Jerry Rodriguez (Canovanas, P.R.) continued his recent hot hitting by going 3-for-6 with a double, two runs, three RBI’s and two stolen bases. Since coming back from an injury last week he is 12-for-19 at the plate in six games.

A number of other players contributed to the offensive outburst for the Hoggies. Luis Diaz (Santa Ana, CA/Century HS) went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI’s and a run scored. Brandon Rohr (Anaheim, CA/Orange Lutheran HS) went 3-for-5 with a double, run scored, RBI and a stolen base. Adrian Williams (Victoria/Memorial HS) hit his third home run of the season and finished the game 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI’s and a double. Finally, freshman Trent Wagner (Victoria/Memorial HS) hit his first career home run in the ninth inning.

Senior pitcher Dan Rogers (Redwood City, CA/Woodside HS) pitched his third complete game out of his last four starts and fourth overall despite pitching four innings on Friday and five more on Saturday. He scattered five hits while allowing one earned run and two walks. He struck out six batters to improve to 7-1 on the season and he lowered his ERA to 3.21.

The Javelinas and Tigers (9-26, 8-22) will attempt to complete the four game series on Sunday.
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