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San Marcos Today
By the People, for the People
No. 3 Texas Crushes USC Upstate in Run-Rule Victory
Longhorns remain undefeated with another dominant weekend sweep.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The No. 3-ranked Texas Longhorns baseball team continued their hot start to the season with a 13-3 run-rule victory over USC Upstate on Sunday. Senior designated hitter Josh Livingston hit two home runs, including a grand slam and a walk-off two-run shot, while junior first baseman Casey Borba added a three-run homer and five RBIs. The Longhorns' 12-hit outburst was led by sophomore shortstop Adrian Rodriguez, who went 3-for-3 with a double, walk, and three runs scored.
Why it matters
Texas has now reached double digits in runs for the fifth straight game, showcasing the offensive firepower of Jim Schlossnagle's squad. The Longhorns remain undefeated on the season, continuing to build momentum ahead of their first true road test against in-state rival Texas State.
The details
Sophomore left-hander Dylan Volantis started for Texas, giving up three runs on six hits over 4.2 innings. Freshman right-hander Michael Winter picked up the win in relief, striking out three over 2.1 innings, while fellow freshman Brett Crossland closed out the game with a perfect eighth inning.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Josh Livingston
A senior designated hitter for the Texas Longhorns, Livingston hit two home runs in the game, including a grand slam and a walk-off two-run shot.
Casey Borba
A junior first baseman for the Texas Longhorns, Borba hit a three-run home run and finished the game with five RBIs.
Adrian Rodriguez
A sophomore shortstop for the Texas Longhorns, Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with a double, walk, and three runs scored.
Dylan Volantis
A sophomore left-hander who started the game for the Texas Longhorns, giving up three runs on six hits over 4.2 innings.
Michael Winter
A freshman right-hander who picked up the win in relief for the Texas Longhorns, striking out three over 2.1 innings.
What’s next
The Longhorns will travel to San Marcos on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 to face Texas State in their first true road game of the season.
The takeaway
Texas' dominant offensive performance, led by the power hitting of Livingston and Borba, showcases the depth and talent of the Longhorns' lineup. As they remain undefeated, the team is building momentum ahead of their first true road test against in-state rival Texas State.
