- Ricky Jacquez is wrapping up a five-game suspension for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Ricky will be back in time for the series this weekend against Texas A&M.
- John Curtiss was named the Big XII co-Newcomer of the week after allowing only one hit over 8.1 innings of relief pitching during the week.
- TexasSports did a feature on Hoby Milner’s versatility and dependable arm in the bullpen this season.
- Christian Corona, of the Daily Texan, reports that Taylor Stell has suffered an injury to his meniscus. Stell says he will continue to play, but time will tell if Augie sends him to the outfield or utilizes his bat as a DH this weekend.
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Series in Review: Texas vs. Kansas
Texas once again dropped the series opener to an unranked team, but fought back to take the series with back-to-back wins in games two and three. Kansas pitcher Frank Duncan pitched the game of his life on Friday evening, going nine complete innings and holding the Longhorns to two runs on three hits. The Longhorn staff allowed seven Jayhawk runs, and Nathan Thornhill was saddled with the 7-2 loss.
Texas rebounded in game two behind another stellar performance from Freshman Parker French, who hurled seven innings of shutout baseball for the Longhorns. Texas racked up eleven hits, scoring three runs en route to the 3-0 Saturday evening victory.
The rubber match of the series started at 1:05pm and saw the Longhorns fall behind the Jayhawks 2-0 in the first inning. Texas stuck to their game plan and relied on an impressive bullpen, led by appearances from Hoby Milner and John Curtiss, to deny Kansas further runs. Texas took the lead in the fifth, scoring four runs on three hits and two walks. The Longhorns padded their lead with runs in the sixth and seventh innings to take the 7-2 win. Hoby Milner moved to 6-4 on the season, his record evidence that Texas has leaned heavily on the junior reliever this season.
Pictures: Donald Boyles
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Texas vs. UT-Pan American: Game Summary
The Texas bats remained hot on Wednesday evening when the Longhorns welcomed the UT Pan-American Broncs to UFCU Disch-Falk Field for a midweek game. UTPA first baseman Roger Bernal came into town leading the country in batting average with a scorching .494, but it was the bat of Texas left fielder Jonathan Walsh that proved most lethal last night. Texas went 11/32 with 9 walks as a team, winning the game 9-5 with some well-timed fireworks that couldn’t be dampened by rain.
Texas got the scoring started in the first inning when Mark Payton led off being hit by pitch. After Jordan Etier struck out, Payton stole second and was then joined on base by a walked Erich Weiss. Jonathan Walsh then stepped to the plate and delivered a triple off the wall in right center, plating Payton and Weiss. After Brooks Marlow was walked, Walsh came home and Marlow moved to second on a wild pitch, pushing the score to 3-0. Alex Silver, continuing his hot streak of late, rocketed a double to the wall in left center, bringing home Marlow and giving Texas a 4-0 lead.
Freshman Dillon Peters got the start for Texas and served up two solid innings of pitching, allowing only one run on three hits, and stranding two Broncs in a tough second inning. Thanks to a stellar relay and tag play by Mark Payton and Jacob Felts, and strong defense from senior shortstop Jordan Etier, the Longhorns were able to hold the Broncs at bay for the first two innings. UTPA came back in the third when Ricky Jacquez took the mound in relief. Jacquez gave up back-to-back singles to the Broncs to lead off the third inning, and after recording a fly out to center, he gave Vincent Mejia the perfect pitch to hit over the wall in left field, knotting the game at four runs apiece. Angel Ibanez recorded his second hit of the evening on a one-out double and came home on a 4-3 ground out to give the Broncs a 5-4 lead.
Texas responded in the fourth when Jordan Etier hit a clutch two-out RBI double to re-tie the game at 5-5. Hoby Milner entered the game for Texas to start the fourth inning, throwing 101 pitches over six innings and virtually silencing the Bronc bats for the rest of the evening. The Longhorns tacked another run to the board on the seventh when Landon Steinhagen led off the inning with his second single of the night. Landon was joined on base by Taylor Stell who was walked, and then Mark Payton, who executed a perfect bunt single down the third base line. Jordan Etier ground into a double play, 4-6-3, while Steinhagen came home, bringing the score to 6-5. Texas answered the Broncs’ third inning home run with a little tit for tat, when Jordan Etier and Erich Weiss led off the eighth inning with singles. Jonathan Walsh promptly smashed the first pitch he saw through the rain and over the center field wall, extending the Texas lead to 9-5. Hoby Milner finished the game for Texas, continuing to dominate the UTPA batters, striking out eight while allowing no runs and only two hits.
Texas’ next game will be Friday evening at 7pm when the Longhorns face off against the Golden Bears of Cal, a fellow 2011 CWS participant. This weekend’s series will be played at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock.
Photos: Donald Boyles
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September 13, 2011 · 9:19 pm
While Milner certainly isn’t the Longhorns’ ace, the skinny, sophomore left-hander is rapidly turning into a vital component as the No. 2 starter, in light of Cole Green’s struggles. Milner’s also contributing as a spot reliever against left-handed batters.
Even if he doesn’t really look the part. Milner would better fit the physical description of a parking-lot valet. On a good day, he might weight 163, 164 pounds, but he slipped back to a robust 155 a couple of weeks ago. He lifts weights three times a week but says, “Who really likes lifting?”
He stuffs himself with as much fast food as he can fit in his mouth, keeps several Whataburger franchises busy and is still lamenting the recent closing of his favorite pizza place. Still, assistant coach Tommy Harmon unmercifully rags the player he calls “Stick,” and Milner’s teammates stack extra box lunches in front of his locker.
Kirk Bohl’s article here
September 13, 2011 · 9:13 pm
