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No. 3 Texas Sweeps Michigan State With 4-0 Shutout, Moves to 7-0

Tougher nonconference tests arrive next week at the Bruce Bolt Classic.

Overview

  • Left-hander Dylan Volantis threw seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts in Sunday’s 4-0 win for Texas’ first shutout of the season, remaining unscored upon in his starts.
  • The Longhorns improved to 7-0 and maintained their top-three ranking after closing out the three-game series at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
  • Senior right-hander Ruger Riojas set the tone Friday with 10 strikeouts over six innings in an 8-1 victory powered by home runs from Ethan Mendoza, Casey Borba and freshman Anthony Pack Jr.
  • Junior center fielder Aiden Robbins hit for the cycle in Saturday’s 3-1 win, marking Texas’ first cycle since 2015.
  • Head coach Jim Schlossnagle lauded his pitching depth after controlling the series, with Texas set to host UT Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday before opening the Bruce Bolt College Classic against No. 6 Coastal Carolina.