With one weekend down, it's time to see who climbed (and fell) the most in our Texas-only Division 1 Baseball rankings:
1. TCU (3-0)
Last Week Ranking: 1
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Penn State: W 6-3, W 12-1, W 9-3
This Week:
2/21 - @ UT Arlington
2/24-2/26 - Arizona State
The No. 1 team in the country dominated the series against the Nittany Lions. Starters Janczek, Howard, and Lodolo each turned in strong opening outings, and sophomore slugger Luken Baker launched his first home run of the season on Sunday.
Last Week Ranking: 1
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Penn State: W 6-3, W 12-1, W 9-3
This Week:
2/21 - @ UT Arlington
2/24-2/26 - Arizona State
The No. 1 team in the country dominated the series against the Nittany Lions. Starters Janczek, Howard, and Lodolo each turned in strong opening outings, and sophomore slugger Luken Baker launched his first home run of the season on Sunday.
2. Texas A&M (3-0)
Last Week Ranking: 5
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Bowling Green: W 15-1, W 19-2, W 16-5
This Week:
2/21 - Stephen F. Austin
2/24-2/26 - Pepperdine
The Aggies thoroughly dominated Bowling Green, sweeping three games with a combined score of 50-8. CF Nick Chorbut is off to an OK start, going 8-12 with a HR and 5 RBI for the series.
3. Texas Tech (3-1)
Last Week Ranking: 5
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Bowling Green: W 15-1, W 19-2, W 16-5
This Week:
2/21 - Stephen F. Austin
2/24-2/26 - Pepperdine
The Aggies thoroughly dominated Bowling Green, sweeping three games with a combined score of 50-8. CF Nick Chorbut is off to an OK start, going 8-12 with a HR and 5 RBI for the series.
3. Texas Tech (3-1)
Last Week Ranking: 3
Last Week Record: 3-1
Game Scores: Western Illinois: W 15-1, W 13-5
Mississippi State: W 5-2, L 8-5
This Week:
2/21 - New Mexico State
2/24-2/26 - University of California
Solid 3-1 start, including a victory against always tough Mississippi State on the road. Hunter Hargrove blasted 2 home runs and Steven Gingery picked up the win against MSU, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits in 7 innings.
Last Week Record: 3-1
Game Scores: Western Illinois: W 15-1, W 13-5
Mississippi State: W 5-2, L 8-5
This Week:
2/21 - New Mexico State
2/24-2/26 - University of California
Solid 3-1 start, including a victory against always tough Mississippi State on the road. Hunter Hargrove blasted 2 home runs and Steven Gingery picked up the win against MSU, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits in 7 innings.
4. Houston (3-0)
Last Week Ranking: 7
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Wake Forest: W 8-1, W 5-4
Nicholls State: W 5-3
This Week:
2/24 - Missouri
2/25 - Illinois
2/26 - @Texas A&M Corpus Christi
The Cougs jump 3 spots in our rankings with an undefeated weekend. Grayson Padgett has 9 hits through 3 games and the pitching staff sports a sparkling 1.33 combined ERA.
Last Week Ranking: 7
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Wake Forest: W 8-1, W 5-4
Nicholls State: W 5-3
This Week:
2/24 - Missouri
2/25 - Illinois
2/26 - @Texas A&M Corpus Christi
The Cougs jump 3 spots in our rankings with an undefeated weekend. Grayson Padgett has 9 hits through 3 games and the pitching staff sports a sparkling 1.33 combined ERA.
5. Lamar (4-0)
Last Week Ranking: 8
Last Week Record: 4-0
Game Scores: Milwaukee: W 6-0, W 2-1
Illinois: W 15-9, W 2-1
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Fairfield
Also jumping 3 spots are the Cardinals after a strong opening weekend in Beaumont. Reliever Jimmy Johnson struck out 8 in 3 and 2/3 innings of work while allowing only 1 hit.
Last Week Ranking: 8
Last Week Record: 4-0
Game Scores: Milwaukee: W 6-0, W 2-1
Illinois: W 15-9, W 2-1
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Fairfield
Also jumping 3 spots are the Cardinals after a strong opening weekend in Beaumont. Reliever Jimmy Johnson struck out 8 in 3 and 2/3 innings of work while allowing only 1 hit.
6. Sam Houston State (2-1)
Last Week Ranking: 2
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Nevada: W 1-0, L 5-4 (10), W 8-2
This Week:
2/22 - Texas
2/24-2/26 Louisiana-Lafayette (16)
Lost a tough extra-inning affair on Saturday, but bounced back nicely to win the series. Tough week ahead with as the Bearkats host Texas on Tuesday before 16th ranked Louisiana-Lafayette comes to town.
7. Dallas Baptist (2-1)
Last Week Ranking: 2
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Nevada: W 1-0, L 5-4 (10), W 8-2
This Week:
2/22 - Texas
2/24-2/26 Louisiana-Lafayette (16)
Lost a tough extra-inning affair on Saturday, but bounced back nicely to win the series. Tough week ahead with as the Bearkats host Texas on Tuesday before 16th ranked Louisiana-Lafayette comes to town.
7. Dallas Baptist (2-1)
Last Week Ranking: 4
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Louisiana-Monroe: L 8-3, W 11-0, W 12-4
This Week:
2/21 - @Rice
2/24-2/26 - University of New Mexico
Rebounded from a season-opening loss with decisive wins on Saturday and Sunday to take the series. Good mid-week match up against Rice upcoming on Tuesday. The Patriots crushed 6 home runs in Saturday's game, including 2 from Garrett Wolforth.
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Louisiana-Monroe: L 8-3, W 11-0, W 12-4
This Week:
2/21 - @Rice
2/24-2/26 - University of New Mexico
Rebounded from a season-opening loss with decisive wins on Saturday and Sunday to take the series. Good mid-week match up against Rice upcoming on Tuesday. The Patriots crushed 6 home runs in Saturday's game, including 2 from Garrett Wolforth.
8. Rice (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 6
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: @Texas: W 3-2, L 5-4, L 6-1, W 7-1
This Week:
2/21 - Dallas Baptist
2/24-2/26 - Southeastern Louisiana
Held serve in tough season-opening series in Austin. Hats off to the Owls and Longhorns for aggressive scheduling early in the season.
Last Week Ranking: 6
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: @Texas: W 3-2, L 5-4, L 6-1, W 7-1
This Week:
2/21 - Dallas Baptist
2/24-2/26 - Southeastern Louisiana
Held serve in tough season-opening series in Austin. Hats off to the Owls and Longhorns for aggressive scheduling early in the season.
9. Texas (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 11
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Rice: L 3-2, W 5-4, W 6-1, L 7-1
This Week:
2/22 - @Sam Houston State
2/24-2/26 - Connecticut
David Pierce earned his first Longhorn victory on Saturday. Kacy Clemens is hitting .545 after 4 games.
10. Baylor (3-0)
Last Week Ranking: 11
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Rice: L 3-2, W 5-4, W 6-1, L 7-1
This Week:
2/22 - @Sam Houston State
2/24-2/26 - Connecticut
David Pierce earned his first Longhorn victory on Saturday. Kacy Clemens is hitting .545 after 4 games.
10. Baylor (3-0)
Last Week Ranking: 12
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Niagara:W 7-3, W 6-3, W 21-6
This Week:
2/20 - Nevada
2/22 - @ Texas State
2/24-2/26 - South Alabama
Question: Why is 2-loss Texas and 2-loss Rice ahead of undefeated Baylor in these rankings. Answer: Because Texas and Rice played each other, and Baylor played Niagara. But, since beating Niagara is better than losing to Niagara, the Bears do move up 2 spots from last week.
11. UT Rio Grande Valley (4-0)
Last Week Record: 3-0
Game Scores: Niagara:W 7-3, W 6-3, W 21-6
This Week:
2/20 - Nevada
2/22 - @ Texas State
2/24-2/26 - South Alabama
Question: Why is 2-loss Texas and 2-loss Rice ahead of undefeated Baylor in these rankings. Answer: Because Texas and Rice played each other, and Baylor played Niagara. But, since beating Niagara is better than losing to Niagara, the Bears do move up 2 spots from last week.
11. UT Rio Grande Valley (4-0)
Last Week Ranking: 15
Last Week Record: 4-0
Game Scores: Texas Southern: W 11-4, W 12-2, W 9-0, W 5-4 (10)
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Prairie View A&M
Jose Garcia hit for the cycle (in 5 innings) on Saturday, and is hitting .588 overall. That's good for 2nd on the team to transfer Casey Danley, who is hitting .600.
Last Week Record: 4-0
Game Scores: Texas Southern: W 11-4, W 12-2, W 9-0, W 5-4 (10)
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Prairie View A&M
Jose Garcia hit for the cycle (in 5 innings) on Saturday, and is hitting .588 overall. That's good for 2nd on the team to transfer Casey Danley, who is hitting .600.
12. Texas State (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 9
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Purdue: L 9-3, L 12-8, W 13-11, W 14-5
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - @Oklahoma State
Came back from losing the first two games of the season to split the series against Purdue, including a walk-off homer from Derek Sheible on Saturday. Tough road series in Stillwater this weekend.
Last Week Ranking: 9
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Purdue: L 9-3, L 12-8, W 13-11, W 14-5
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - @Oklahoma State
Came back from losing the first two games of the season to split the series against Purdue, including a walk-off homer from Derek Sheible on Saturday. Tough road series in Stillwater this weekend.
13. Houston Baptist (2-1)
Last Week Ranking: 14
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Fordham: L 4-3, W 13-5, W 7-6
This Week:
2/21 - Houston (Schroeder Park)
2/24-2/26 - Rhode Island
Jake Pulcheon leads the team with 6 hits after the opening weekend. Intra-city match up against Houston on Tuesday.
14. UT Arlington (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 14
Last Week Record: 2-1
Game Scores: Fordham: L 4-3, W 13-5, W 7-6
This Week:
2/21 - Houston (Schroeder Park)
2/24-2/26 - Rhode Island
Jake Pulcheon leads the team with 6 hits after the opening weekend. Intra-city match up against Houston on Tuesday.
14. UT Arlington (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 10
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Southeast Missouri: L 4-3, W 5-3
@Stephen F. Austin: L 2-1 (10), W 7-4
This Week:
2/21 - TCU (1)
2/24-2/26 - Louisiana Tech
Split two games a piece with Southeast Missouri and Stephen F. Austin. Relievers Jake Wilcox and Dylan Schneider each appeared in 3 games and allowed only 2 combined hits in 6 innings. Number 1 TCU visits Arlington on Tuesday.
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Southeast Missouri: L 4-3, W 5-3
@Stephen F. Austin: L 2-1 (10), W 7-4
This Week:
2/21 - TCU (1)
2/24-2/26 - Louisiana Tech
Split two games a piece with Southeast Missouri and Stephen F. Austin. Relievers Jake Wilcox and Dylan Schneider each appeared in 3 games and allowed only 2 combined hits in 6 innings. Number 1 TCU visits Arlington on Tuesday.
15. Stephen F. Austin (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 13
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Southeast Missouri: W 3-2, L 3-1
UT Arlington: W 2-1 (10), L 7-4
This Week:
2/21 - @ Texas A&M
2/24-2/26 - @UT San Antonio
Tyler Kendrick notched 7 hits in 15 at-bats to go along with a stolen base. The 2-2 Lumberjacks visit College Station on Tuesday.
Last Week Ranking: 13
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Southeast Missouri: W 3-2, L 3-1
UT Arlington: W 2-1 (10), L 7-4
This Week:
2/21 - @ Texas A&M
2/24-2/26 - @UT San Antonio
Tyler Kendrick notched 7 hits in 15 at-bats to go along with a stolen base. The 2-2 Lumberjacks visit College Station on Tuesday.
16. Texas A&M Corpus Christi (1-2)
Last Week Ranking: 16
Last Week Record:1-2
Game Scores: Bradley: W 10-7, L 9-5, L 7-6
This Week:
2/23 - Missouri
2/24 - Illinois
2/25 - Missouri
2/26 - Houston
One of the most dramatic opening day wins you'll ever see, as the Islanders scored 6 times in the 8th to erase a large deficit. They could not keep the momentum going, however, and dropped the final two games and the series to Bradley.
Last Week Ranking: 16
Last Week Record:1-2
Game Scores: Bradley: W 10-7, L 9-5, L 7-6
This Week:
2/23 - Missouri
2/24 - Illinois
2/25 - Missouri
2/26 - Houston
One of the most dramatic opening day wins you'll ever see, as the Islanders scored 6 times in the 8th to erase a large deficit. They could not keep the momentum going, however, and dropped the final two games and the series to Bradley.
17. Incarnate Word (2-2)
Last Week Ranking: 20
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Saint Louis: L 6-3
Notre Dame: L 12-10
Lafayette: W 4-3, W 6-5
This Week:
2/22 - Prairie View A&M
2/24-2/26 - Central Michigan
2 Wins against Lafayette softened the blow of season-opening losses to Saint Louis and Notre Dame.
18. Abilene Christian (0-4)
Last Week Ranking: 20
Last Week Record: 2-2
Game Scores: Saint Louis: L 6-3
Notre Dame: L 12-10
Lafayette: W 4-3, W 6-5
This Week:
2/22 - Prairie View A&M
2/24-2/26 - Central Michigan
2 Wins against Lafayette softened the blow of season-opening losses to Saint Louis and Notre Dame.
18. Abilene Christian (0-4)
Last Week Ranking: 18
Last Week Record: 0-4
Game Scores: Michigan State: L 9-2, L 9-7, L 19-7, L 15-4
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - North Dakota State
The first Big 10 school ever came to Abilene. And then they saw. And then they conquered. Luis Trevino is hitting .571 through 4 games.
Last Week Record: 0-4
Game Scores: Michigan State: L 9-2, L 9-7, L 19-7, L 15-4
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - North Dakota State
The first Big 10 school ever came to Abilene. And then they saw. And then they conquered. Luis Trevino is hitting .571 through 4 games.
19. Prairie View A&M (1-3)
Last Week Ranking: 21
Last Week Record: 1-3
Game Scores: Illinois-Chicago: W 5-, L 6-1
Alcorn State: 11-3
University of New Orleans: L 14-0
This Week:
2/22 - @Incarnate Word
2/2-2/26 - @UT Rio Grande Valley
Disappointing trip to New Orleans for the MLB Urban Youth Invitational, as the Panthers came away with only 1 win. Corbin Jamison hit .357 with 3 stolen bases on the weekend though.
20. UT San Antonio (1-3)
Last Week Ranking: 21
Last Week Record: 1-3
Game Scores: Illinois-Chicago: W 5-, L 6-1
Alcorn State: 11-3
University of New Orleans: L 14-0
This Week:
2/22 - @Incarnate Word
2/2-2/26 - @UT Rio Grande Valley
Disappointing trip to New Orleans for the MLB Urban Youth Invitational, as the Panthers came away with only 1 win. Corbin Jamison hit .357 with 3 stolen bases on the weekend though.
20. UT San Antonio (1-3)
Last Week Ranking: 17
Last Week Record:1-3
Game Scores: Quinnipiac: L 5-4, W 12-1, L 8-7 (12), L 12-10
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Stephen F. Austin
Apparently Quinnipiac does more than polls. Winning only once in a season-opening 4 game series at home stings for the Roadrunners. On a brighter note, Trent Bowles clubbed 2 homers and Trent Trabanino got the victory on Saturday with 5 solid innings of work.
Last Week Record:1-3
Game Scores: Quinnipiac: L 5-4, W 12-1, L 8-7 (12), L 12-10
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - Stephen F. Austin
Apparently Quinnipiac does more than polls. Winning only once in a season-opening 4 game series at home stings for the Roadrunners. On a brighter note, Trent Bowles clubbed 2 homers and Trent Trabanino got the victory on Saturday with 5 solid innings of work.
21. Texas Southern (0-4)
Last Week Ranking: 19
Last Week Record: 0-4
Game Scores: @UT Rio Grande Valley: L 11-4, L 12-2, L 9-0, L 5-4 (10)
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - @Jackson State
Best chance for a victory against UT Rio Grande Valley fell through the cracks in 10 innings on Sunday. The Tigers look to rebound this week against Jackson State.
Last Week Ranking: 19
Last Week Record: 0-4
Game Scores: @UT Rio Grande Valley: L 11-4, L 12-2, L 9-0, L 5-4 (10)
This Week:
2/24-2/26 - @Jackson State
Best chance for a victory against UT Rio Grande Valley fell through the cracks in 10 innings on Sunday. The Tigers look to rebound this week against Jackson State.
