“Almost” Doesn’t Count in Opening Series Drought for Bobcat Baseball

“Almost” Doesn’t Count in Opening Series Drought for Bobcat Baseball

By Alexander Haynes Sports Reporter Bleakness, hope and frustration – the trinity of baseball reactions experienced in the Texas State Bobcat's opening series game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Friday night was a quick operation, until relief pitching created a roller coaster of events. Saturday was different as the Bobcats efficiently operated to create a plethora of opportunity on both sides of the diamond. Then Sunday came and epitomized every […]

February 19, 2018 84

Football - Texas State

#TheProw18 Recruiting Class

By Reily Chestnut Assistant Sports Director & Attention Seeker Bobcat Athletics gets a bad rep from most of the student “fans” at Texas State University. In my time here at KTSW 89.9 I’ve just about heard every excuse for why a student doesn’t go to the games. Summing up all the responses equals the common phrase “We don’t win.” It's really insulting to call this student body "loyal fans” simply […]

February 17, 2018 71

Baseball

Previewing Oklahoma State Baseball Ahead of Opening Night

By Alexander Haynes Sports Journalist The magic of opening night is derived from the unknown, the surprise, the intensity of nine innings. Baseball is a game which can go back and forth, evoking some of the most reactionary sporting moments. One half inning gives a chance to score, the next half inning, the team can no longer score. For fans, the difference between hope while batting and gripping fear of […]

February 16, 2018 12

Baseball

A Path to the Bobcats Stealing More Wins

By Alexander Haynes Sports Journalist Part Two to a Two Part Series The steal in baseball is a derisive analytic. In one regard, steals are partial to luck and human spirit more than any natural play. Projecting steals is difficult as the play is not built on a tenured pattern of batting, pitching, but rather a very specific skill set. That agile skill set is natural to some players, can […]

February 16, 2018 47

Baseball

Pitching a Preview of the 2018 Bobcats Baseball Success

By Alexander Haynes Sports Journalist Part One of a Two Part Series There is an old adage in the relatively young department of baseball analytics: success boils down to a balancing act until a team can score more runs than they give up. Everything from fielding, FIP, walks and OPS is built into an even more obtuse word: efficiency. The goal at the end of the day is to be […]

February 15, 2018 38

Softball

Bobcats Softball Suffers from Winter Chill in 4-3 Loss

By Alexander Haynes Sports Journalist The harsh wind was blowing sharply to left field, the air was a sharp 35 degrees, yet, softball was ready to be played. The frustration of the oddly cold February game set the tone as the Boston College Eagles finished their Texas road trip right as the Texas State Bobcats ended their homestand. The 2-2 Bobcats were looking to capture momentum before a long month […]

February 13, 2018 36

Softball

What You Need to Know for 2018 Bobcat Softball

By Alexander Haynes Sports Journalist Only once every few years does a truly resounding air of excitement epitomize a team. Certainly, every year positive and substantial narratives can be built. As all sports go, the unexpected hope of pre-season delivers varying amounts excitement. Yet, Texas State softball is heading into the 2018 season with high expectations buried within an experienced team poised to take command of the Sun Belt conference. […]

February 8, 2018 52

Baseball

Texas State Baseball 2018 Preview

By Reed Graff Sports Reporter It’s almost time to return to the diamond, folks! College baseball season is right around the corner, and the 2018 Texas State Baseball team hope to be an intriguing team to follow. The 2017 season ended with the Bobcats finishing in the top four in the Sun Belt tournament, with an overall record of 29-30. The exciting news for the Bobcats however, is that a […]

January 27, 2018 159

Basketball

Why We Should Be Worried(ish)

By Andrew Zimmel Sports Reporter Pessimist and Worry-Wart I am usually the first person to leave during a fire alarm. There is nothing wrong with me, I just run faster than the rest of the people out of the building. Whether it is a drill or the real deal I am the first person out. Gone. I have plenty of fears (which if you don’t, you are probably a psychopath). […]

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