CANYON, Texas (Baseball) – No. 10/14 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (11-1) suffered its first loss of the season Friday at Wilder Park as No. 15/21 West Texas A&M University (13-2) defeated the Javelinas 8-0. Jimmy Roche went 3-for-4 in the series opener and Shane McCarley tossed 4.2 innings in relief.
 
Levi Zents reached base safely three times (base on balls).
 
NEXT UP
First pitch for Saturday's doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. Both games are seven-inning contests.
 
Live stats and video will be available on www.JavelinaAthletics.com and can be accessed by visiting the baseball schedule page.
 
NOTE: This is a nonconference series.
 
RECORDS
Preston Plovanich (1-1) was hit with his first loss of the season after allowing five runs – three earned – in 1.1 innings. Marshall Kasowski (4-1) picked up the victory with 10 strikeouts and got himself out of the trouble as the disciplined Hogs tallied six walks. Justin McAllister was credited with his second save of the season in 3.0 innings.
 
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