KINGSVILLE, Texas (April 18, 2017) – The Texas A&M International University Baseball team took on Texas A&M Kingsville in an early week matchup on Tuesday night. The Dustdevils were dealt a 3-4 loss, moving to 10-25 overall.
 
The Javelinas would strike first, plating a run in the bottom of the first inning. TAMIU responded with a run in the top of the second inning, bringing the game even. Sergio Pollorena came around to score after Mario Ramirez grounded into a double play.
 
The teams would remain deadlocked through the fifth when TAMUK plated a pair of runs, taking a 3-1 lead.
 
Kingsville added a fourth run in the seventh, pushing the lead to three.
 
The Dustdevils would not go down without a fight in the ninth. Jeremy Valadez pulled TAMIU within a two runs, plating Adrian Castillo on an RBI double.
 
Sergio Pollorena would beat out a double play ball with one out, allowing Valadez to score TAMIU's third run. A late pitching change would allow the Javelinas to pick up the final out, dealing TAMIU a 3-4 loss.
 
Kyle Kieschnick took the mound for the Dustdevils, tossing four and two thirds innings. Kieschnick struck out a pair but was dealt the loss, moving to 1-3.
 
Jorge Gonzalez tossed the final three and a third on the mound for TAMIU. Gonzalez allowed just two hits, picking up three strikeouts.
 
Up Next:
TAMIU returns home to continue Heartland Conference play on Friday, April 21. The Dustdevils take on St. Edward's at Uni-trade Stadium. First pitch is set for 3pm, kicking off Military Appreciation Weekend.
 
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