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Baylor Baseball Struggles at Round Rock Classic
Bears go 0-3 against tough competition in tournament near home
Feb. 23, 2026 at 2:03am
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Baylor University's baseball team had a tough outing at the 2026 Round Rock Classic, going 0-3 against ranked opponents Oregon State, Purdue, and Southern Miss. Despite strong pitching performances and drawing numerous walks, the Bears' offense struggled to capitalize and left many runners stranded on base.
Why it matters
Baylor Baseball had been off to a hot start this season, winning their first four games and averaging over 10 runs per game. The Round Rock Classic was seen as an opportunity to test the team against some of the top programs in the country, but the losses exposed areas the Bears need to improve on as they head into a challenging schedule ahead.
The details
In the first game, Baylor was held to just 3 hits by Oregon State ace Dax Whitney, who struck out 17 batters. The Bears then blew a 5-0 lead against Purdue, giving up a walk-off single in the 9th inning. Against Southern Miss, Baylor left 13 runners on base despite drawing 9 walks, managing only 3 hits in the 5-1 loss.
- Baylor won their first 4 games of the season, averaging over 10 runs per game.
- The Round Rock Classic took place on February 23, 2026.
The players
Dax Whitney
The 6'5" ace pitcher for Oregon State who struck out 17 Baylor batters.
Ethan Calder
The Baylor senior pitcher who threw 5 scoreless innings against Purdue.
CJ Richmond
The Purdue fifth-year player whose bat helped the Boilermakers battle back from a 5-0 deficit against Baylor.
Hunter Snow
The Baylor left fielder who was hit by 3 pitches against Southern Miss.
Steven F. Austin
The 7-2 team that will travel to Waco to play Baylor on Tuesday.
What’s next
Baylor has more challenging games to come, as 7-2 Steven F. Austin will travel to Waco on Tuesday. Then it will be off to Daiken Ballpark in Houston for another tournament on the weekend, where there will be another tough slate of opponents.
The takeaway
Baylor's struggles at the Round Rock Classic, despite their hot start to the season, highlight the need for the team to improve their offensive production and ability to capitalize on baserunners against top-tier competition as they head into a challenging schedule ahead.
