SAN ANGELO, Texas – Following a short break last weekend, the No. 6 Angelo State baseball team return to action on Friday, Mar. 21 when the Rams welcome in the Texas A&M International Dustdevils to begin a four game, Lone Star Conference series at Foster Field at 1^st Community Credit Union Stadium.

#4 ANGELO STATE RAMS (20-6, 18-6 LSC) vs TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL DUSTDEVILS (11-19, 10-18 LSC)

Game 1: Fri., Mar. 21, 6:30 p.m. | Game 2/3: Sat., Mar. 22, 4 p.m. | Game 4: Sun., Mar. 23, 1 p.m.

Foster Field at 1^st Community Credit Union Stadium – San Angelo, Texas

Live Video: https://www.flocollege.com/teams/7920104-angelo-state-baseball

Live Stats: https://www.statbroadcast.com/events/statbroadcast.php?t=1&gid=ange

SERIES HISTORY:

All-Time Series: ASU leads the series 30-3

Last Meeting: May 4, 2024: ASU, 9-2 – San Angelo, Texas (Lone Star Conference Championship – First Round)

The Rams hold a commanding series lead over the Dustdevils as the Blue and Gold average almost nine runs a game. However, TAMIU have found a little success, winning one game in the regular series in each of the last two seasons.

LAST TIME OUT:

The Rams return to the diamond following a weekend bye. Prior to that, the Blue and Gold secured a doubleheader sweep against Wayland Baptist back on Mar. 11. Between both contests, the Rams utilized 22 hits, 18 walks and eight hit-by-pitches to outscore the Pioneers 31-13. In game two, the Blue and Gold stole eight bases as Austin Beck and Chase Pendley each hit a home run.

SCOUTING TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL:

Texas A&M International enter the weekend with a 11-19 record and coming off a series against Lubbock Christian at home where the Dustdevils stole game one before falling the last three games to drop the series to the Chaps at home.

TAMIU ranked towards the bottom of the conference .284 batting average. Despite this, the Dustdevils sport six hitters who are hitting above a .300 batting average. Highlighting the aforementioned hitters is Alex Lugo, who is hitting a team-high .376 in 28 games played followed by Joseph Rodriguez who is hitting .354 and leads the team in doubles (9) and triples (3).

On the mound, TAMIU have used 18 different pitchers to navigate the 30 games they have played thus far to amount to a 8.82 ERA which is ninth in the LSC. The doubleheader tandem of Lalo Salinas and Mario Garcia highlights the pitching staff as Salinas holds the team best ERA of 6.69 while Garcia leads the program in strikeouts this season with 31 and limits hitters to a .268 average.

RECORD WATCH:

The Rams have numerous records on watch throughout the season that will be tracked here from week to week. The number listed is the amount needed to BREAK the record:

PROGRAM RECORDS:

Runs Scored in a Career

- 22, Austin Beck

Doubles in a Career

- Justin Harris is 3 behind active leader Jacob Guerrero

Walks in a Career

- 18, Justin Harris

Stolen Bases in a Career

- 1, Austin Beck

LONE STAR CONFERENCE RECORDS:

Triples in a Career

- 5, Austin Beck

BROKEN RECORDS THIS SEASON:

Doubles in a Career

- 56, Jacob Guerrero

Hit by Pitch in a Career

- 67, Weston Valasek

RAMS IN THE RANKINGS:

No. 4 – D2 Baseball

No. 6 – American Baseball Coaches Association

No. 9 – National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association

RAMS' SKIPPER: KEVIN BROOKS

On Monday, Feb. 24, Head Coach Kevin Brooks secured win number 800 of his career. In his 21 years at the helm of the Rams' baseball program, he has collected an overall record of 803-355. His winning percentage of .693 ranks 24th all-time in Division II and is eighth on the list of active DII coaches.

WEEKLY AWARDS:

Lone Star Conference Hitter of the Week

Feb. 25 - Weston Valasek

PRESEASON CONFERENCE FAVORITES:

The Rams were selected as the favorites to take the 2025 LSC crown, earning the top spot in the preseason poll with 483 points, including 29 of the 39 first-place votes. Coming in second was Lubbock Christian followed by West Texas A&M, UT Tyler and St. Edwards to round out the top five.

PRESEASON HONORS:

Jacob Guerrero (Sr., OF, Colleyville, Texas, Accounting)

- D2 Baseball Second Team All-American

- NCBWA All-South Central Region Team

- Lone Star Conference Player of the Year

Caleb Heuertz (Sr., RHP, San Angelo, Texas, Business Management)

- D2 Baseball First Team All-American

- NCBWA All-South Central Region Team

Dax Dathe (Sr., RHP, Round Rock, Texas, Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration)

- NCBWA All-South Central Region Team

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