SAN ANTONIO, Texas -Â The Texas Southern Tigers picked up a 3-1 victory over Incarnate Word on Thursday at Wolff Stadium in the Irish Alamo Classic.Â
Texas Southern (2-3) jumped on the board in the first inning after Ryan Lazo singled to start the game. Lazo came around to score after the Tigers drew three straight walks from UIW starter Cody Richey, who did not register an out before being replaced.Â
In the eighth, TSU added an insurance run when Joel Rosario doubled in Andre Moore from third.Â
UIW (2-2) got on the board in the bottom of the eighth, capitalizing on a TSU error, passed ball and a walk before Brance Kahle singled in Ryan Gonzalez.Â
Larry Romaro (2-0) went eight strong for the Tigers, scattering seven hits and one unearned run, while striking out three and walking two. Robert Pierson (1) collected the save, retiring all three hitters he faced to end the game.
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