Texas State Baseball Sweeps Georgia State, Bats Stay Hot

Bobcats cruise to 12-3 victory in series finale, led by big games from Dawson Park and Rashawn Galloway.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:07am

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Texas State baseball completed a dominant sweep over Georgia State, winning the series finale 12-3 on Sunday. The Bobcats' bats were on fire throughout the weekend, with infielder Dawson Park hitting two home runs and driving in three runs in the finale. Outfielder Rashawn Galloway also extended his hitting streak to 20 games, raising his batting average to .398. Pitcher Jesus Tovar picked up the win for Texas State, holding Georgia State to just three hits over six scoreless innings.

Why it matters

The Bobcats' offensive outburst continued their strong start to the season, as they remain one of the top hitting teams in the Sun Belt Conference. Their aggressive approach at the plate has led to a high number of home runs and strikeouts, but also a lot of production. The performance of key players like Park, Galloway, and pitcher Sam Hall will be crucial as Texas State looks to maintain its momentum heading into a matchup with in-state rival Texas.

The details

Texas State infielder Dawson Park went 4-for-5 at the plate Sunday, hitting two home runs and collecting three RBIs. Outfielder Rashawn Galloway extended his hitting streak to 20 games, raising his batting average to .398. Bobcats pitcher Jesus Tovar picked up the win, holding the Panthers to three hits and no runs over six innings. Alizaeh Gutierrez struggled in relief, giving up three runs in two-thirds of an inning, but Cade Smith and Alex Yearwood combined to hold Georgia State scoreless the rest of the game.

  • Texas State completed the sweep over Georgia State on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Bobcats also won the series opener 18-6 on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Dawson Park

A Texas State infielder who went 4-for-5 at the plate on Sunday, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs.

Rashawn Galloway

A Texas State outfielder who extended his hitting streak to 20 games, raising his batting average to .398.

Jesus Tovar

The Texas State pitcher who picked up the win, holding Georgia State to three hits and no runs over six innings.

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What they’re saying

“Texas State's bats were utterly dominant in the series finale and in Friday's 18-6 victory, with a 1-0 win sandwiched in between.”

— Caleb Yum, Author

What’s next

Texas State will travel to Austin on Tuesday to take on the Texas Longhorns, in a matchup of two of the top teams in the state.

The takeaway

The Bobcats' aggressive offensive approach has led to a high-powered start to the season, with multiple players contributing big home runs and RBIs. As they prepare to face in-state rival Texas, the continued production of key hitters like Dawson Park and Rashawn Galloway will be crucial to Texas State's success.