Episode 290: Army snaps UTSA's home conference winning streak
Release Date: 12/03/2025
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UTSA's incredible run of consecutive conference series victories continued last weekend after the Roadrunners took two of three games against the Charlotte 49ers. While the sweep continues to stay elusive, it was still a great showing from UTSA despite an injury to Drew Detlefsen. Next up is one of the most anticipated midweek games of the year as UTSA travels to face Texas A&M. Video:
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A violent collision at the plate led to several players being ejected as a hard-fought series between the Roadrunners and Bulls ended with a UTSA weekend victory. We recap all of the action from the Bird Bath, and preview the upcoming midweek contest against the Baylor Bears. Video: https://youtu.be/Ol5n2nl4ECQ
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UTSA overcame an extra innings heart break in game one to pull out an important series win on the road against Rice. The Roadrunners pitching stepped up in a big way, efficiently working their way through innings to minimize bullpen usage. Next up is a very tough midweek road trip to face a surging Tarleton State. Video:
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The UTSA-ECU weekend series was everything we expected as two conference heavyweights battled it out at Roadrunner Field. UTSA was the series victor, but needed a Caden Miller walk-off single in extra innings to pull it off. Dan and Rylan dive into an extended recap of the ECU series, then preview a challenging mid-week game against UIW. Video: https://youtu.be/TF0cfTlkqs
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The Roadrunners are ramping up for an improved 2026 season as a fresh batch of transfers angle for playing time along returning veterans. We also get some early impressions from Rick Bowie's leadership of the offense. Tune in to hear us discuss initial takeaways from UTSA's first spring practices of 2026. Video:
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A rotation shake up helped UTSA regain their mojo as they were the only American program to win their road series on the opening weekend of conference play. Tune in as we recap this weekend's improved performance and preview an upcoming midweek rematch against A&M Corpus Christi. Video:
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The Roadrunners are coming off their worst weekend of the season, as UT Arlington shocked UTSA with a series win. Pitching was rough, but the fielding may have been even more concerning. This series loss bounced UTSA from the top 25 and shined a light on many of the team's current shortcomings. Video:
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The #24 Roadrunners had a successful weekend in Las Cruces despite dropping the Sunday game in their series with New Mexico State. Now UTSA faces a prolonged road trip as they head back to Texas for a two-game midweek with Texas Tech. Expect a lot of runs in these games as the Red Raiders boast a line up just as potent as UTSA's Video: https://youtu.be/UT1WSse3a9U
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The Roadrunners have earned their first ever regular season Top 25 ranking after knocking off Ohio State, #9 Coastal Carolina, and Baylor at the Bruce Bolt Classic in Daikin Park. Dan recaps the three victories, highlighting some very impressive performances on both the pitching staff and line up. Next up for the Roadrunners is a mid-week road trip to Corpus Christi, where UTSA has traditionally struggled on the island. Can UTSA avoid the post-ranking let down?
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The Roadrunners continue to build on the best start in program history as they reached 7-0 via an impressive sweep of perennial Texas mid-major power Dallas Baptist. Is this a shift in the Texas college baseball power structure? Dan and Rylan dive into the weekend recap, and preview a highly-anticipated mid-week rivalry showdown with Texas State. Video:
info_outlineThe Army Black Knights continue to be impervious to the magic of the Alamodome, as they knocked off the Roadrunners 27-24 in San Antonio to end UTSA's regular season with a loss. We break down what went wrong for the Roadrunners, before pivoting into some reflection on the Roadrunners' 2025 season and what changes could be in store for 2026. Note that this episode was recorded before news broke of Justin Burke's departure to Kentucky to join Will Stein.
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on UTSA's Home Loss Streak
06:05 Momentum Shifts in the Game
10:55 Army's Physicality and Coaching Influence
13:07 UTSA's Execution vs. Army's Aggression
14:55 The Turning Point: The Pick Six
18:59 Small Mistakes Leading to Big Consequences
23:24 Highlighting Standout Players
27:24 Reflections on the Season's Performance
30:24 Missed Opportunities and Frustrations
43:59 Expectations for Offseason Changes
53:58 Evaluating Recruitment and Coaching Changes
58:55 Franchise Tagging Players for the Future
Video: https://youtu.be/7rDC53LekNk