#RV Baseball clinches Hendrix Series with 11-7 Win

Texas Lutheran University baseball team defeats Hendrix College in a high-scoring affair.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes in the team colors of Texas Lutheran University and Hendrix College, conveying the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the contest.Texas Lutheran University's baseball team overcomes a late Hendrix College rally to clinch the series with an 11-7 victory.Conway Today

The #RV Texas Lutheran University (TLU) baseball team clinched the series against Hendrix College with an 11-7 victory on Saturday in Conway, Arkansas. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Hendrix tied it up in the bottom half and took the lead in the second. TLU then scored runs in the third, fifth and eighth innings to secure the win.

Why it matters

This series victory keeps the Bulldogs in contention for a strong finish to their season and potential postseason berth. TLU has been a consistent force in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) in recent years, and this win over a conference rival demonstrates their ability to win close, high-scoring games.

The details

Caleb Small and Aiden Spires each had a season-high three hits for the Bulldogs. Small hit a grand slam in the third inning to give TLU a 7-3 lead, while Adam Peavy hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs. Cody Andrade picked up the save, allowing one unearned run over the final 3 2/3 innings. Isaiah Ramirez earned the win, his fourth of the season, despite giving up six runs over 5 1/3 innings.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • TLU travels to Georgetown on Tuesday, April 14, for a rematch against Southwestern before closing their home slate against Concordia (TX) next weekend.

The players

Caleb Small

A outfielder for Texas Lutheran University who had a season-high three hits, including a grand slam, and drove in five runs in the win.

Aiden Spires

A Texas Lutheran University player who also had a season-high three hits and scored a run in the victory.

Adam Peavy

A Texas Lutheran University player who hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs in the game.

Cody Andrade

The Texas Lutheran University pitcher who closed out the game, allowing one unearned run over the final 3 2/3 innings to pick up his fifth save of the season.

Isaiah Ramirez

The Texas Lutheran University pitcher who earned the win, his fourth of the season, despite giving up six runs over 5 1/3 innings.

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What’s next

TLU travels to Georgetown on Tuesday, April 14, for a rematch against the Southwestern Pirates before closing their 2026 home slate against the Concordia (TX) Tornados next weekend at Katt-Isbel Field.

The takeaway

The Bulldogs' ability to win a close, high-scoring game against a conference rival demonstrates their competitiveness and potential to make a deep postseason run. Their balanced offensive attack and resilient pitching staff have them positioned well for the stretch run of the season.