No. 4 Baseball Suffers 6-0 Setback at Vanderbilt NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The fourth-ranked University of Texas baseball team suffered its first shutout of the season, falling to Vanderbilt, 6-0, at Hawkins Field on Saturday night. The Longhorns (31-9, 12-7 SEC) had previously dominated the series opener with 11 runs, but the Commodores (26-18, 10-10 SEC) stifled Texas’ offense in the second game of the three-game set. Vanderbilt’s pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts, holding the visitors to just five hits. The Commodores built an early lead, scoring five of their six runs in the first three innings. Vanderbilt struck first with a three-run inning in the opening frame, capitalizing on a double, triple, and two-run homer across the first five pitches. The Longhorns’ starter, Ruger Riojas (5-2), was charged with the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits in three frames. Vanderbilt’s pitching staff showcased dominance, with Luke Guth (2-1) earning the win by tossing 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Aiden Stillman. Stillman pitched the first 3 2/3 innings, striking out six batters. Guth added four strikeouts, and Tyler Baird (5) secured a nine-out save. The Commodores’ offensive surge continued with two runs in the third inning and an insurance run in the seventh. Texas’ Thomas Burns pitched a season-long 3 1/3 innings of one-run baseball, recording a season-best five strikeouts. However, the Longhorns’ inability to capitalize on opportunities led to the decisive loss. The series remains tied, with the rubber game scheduled for Sunday at noon.#vanderbilt #university_of_texas #hawkins_field #rugger_riojas #luke_guth
