Dustdevils Outlast West Texas A&M in the Opener, 13-11

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes battled back from an 11-run deficit before falling to the Texas A&M International Dustdevils in Lone Star Conference action.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:21am

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The Texas A&M International Dustdevils jumped out to an early 7-0 lead over the West Texas A&M Buffaloes in Friday's Lone Star Conference baseball matchup. The Dustdevils extended their lead to 12-1 before the Buffaloes mounted a furious comeback, scoring 10 unanswered runs to make it 12-11. However, the Dustdevils were able to hold on for the 13-11 victory.

Why it matters

This was the season opener for both teams, setting the tone for their Lone Star Conference campaigns. The Buffaloes' comeback effort showed their resilience, but ultimately they fell short against the Dustdevils' early offensive onslaught.

The details

The Dustdevils scored four runs in the first inning, including a solo home run by Eddie Saenz and a two-run triple by Fabrizio Salinas. They added three more runs in the fourth and fifth innings to take a commanding 9-1 lead. The Buffaloes finally got on the board in the fourth inning, but the Dustdevils responded with three more runs in the sixth to make it 12-1. The Buffaloes then scored 10 unanswered runs in the sixth and seventh innings to make it a one-run game, but the Dustdevils added an insurance run in the ninth to seal the 13-11 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Dustdevils scored four runs in the top of the first inning.
  • The Dustdevils added three runs in the top of the fourth inning.
  • The Dustdevils added three more runs in the top of the fifth inning.
  • The Buffaloes scored 10 unanswered runs between the sixth and seventh innings.
  • The Dustdevils added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning.

The players

Eddie Saenz

A player for the Texas A&M International Dustdevils who hit a solo home run in the first inning.

Fabrizio Salinas

A player for the Texas A&M International Dustdevils who hit a two-run triple in the first inning.

Derek Garcia

A player for the Texas A&M International Dustdevils who hit an RBI single in the first inning and a bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning.

Jesus Sosa

A player for the Texas A&M International Dustdevils who hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

Iann Cobos

A player for the Texas A&M International Dustdevils who hit an RBI groundout in the fourth inning.

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What’s next

The Buffaloes and Dustdevils will play a doubleheader on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The takeaway

The Dustdevils' early offensive outburst proved too much for the Buffaloes to overcome, despite their impressive comeback effort. This game sets the stage for the rest of the Lone Star Conference season as both teams look to build on their strengths and improve their weaknesses.