Baylor Rallies for 12-Inning Comeback Win over UTSA

Armstrong's blast, Perez's heroics lift Bears in thriller

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:30pm

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Baylor baseball (21-15) walked off UTSA (25-12) in a hard-fought, come-from-behind thriller, 10-9, that spanned nearly five hours across 12 innings on Tuesday night at Baylor Ballpark. Trailing by two runs going into the bottom of the 12th, first baseman Tyce Armstrong (RSr.) clubbed a game-tying two-run homer and designated hitter Dylan Perez (Fr.) later hit the game-winning single.

Why it matters

This thrilling comeback win over a talented UTSA team showcases the resilience and fight in Baylor's baseball squad, who rallied from multiple deficits to secure a crucial non-conference victory that could boost their postseason resume.

The details

Baylor out-hit UTSA 15-10 and was efficient with runners on base, going 6-for-16 and 5-for-12 with runners in scoring position. On the mound, 10 different Baylor pitchers combined for 218 pitches, struggling with command (15 walks) but limiting damage (UTSA left 16 runners on base). The Bears also had 3 crucial defensive errors.

  • The game got off to a rocky start as freshman pitcher Luke McLeod surrendered a leadoff double and walk in the top of the 1st.
  • Baylor responded with a 4-run bottom of the 1st, highlighted by RBI hits from Armstrong, Perez, and Kennett.
  • Armstrong hit a solo home run in the 3rd to extend Baylor's lead to 7-5.
  • UTSA tied the game at 7-7 with a run in the 8th, sending the game to extra innings.
  • Baylor trailed 9-7 going into the bottom of the 12th before Armstrong's game-tying 2-run homer and Perez's walk-off single.

The players

Tyce Armstrong

A redshirt senior first baseman who hit a game-tying 2-run homer in the bottom of the 12th and finished 3-for-6 with 3 runs, 4 RBIs, and 2 home runs.

Dylan Perez

A freshman designated hitter who hit the game-winning single in the bottom of the 12th, combining with Armstrong for 6 hits and 7 RBIs.

Luke McLeod

A freshman right-handed pitcher who made his first career start but struggled early, surrendering a leadoff double and walk in the 1st.

Caldwell McFaddin

A freshman right-handed pitcher who pitched a career-long 2.1 innings in relief, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 2.

Mitch Thompson

Baylor's head coach who praised his team's fight and heart in the come-from-behind victory.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going home with a big smile on my face. There were so many different guys that contributed to this thing. We had two, four, six, eight and 10 pitchers touch the mound today. We had some big, big swings of the bat. We had some unbelievable plays on defense.”

— Mitch Thompson, Head Coach

“We didn't play clean all the way through — walked too many guys, kicked it around a little bit — but there's a lot of fight in these guys, and we just beat a really good ballclub. To come back from behind to do it says a lot about their heart.”

— Mitch Thompson, Head Coach

What’s next

The Bears (21-15, 8-7) will face rival TCU (22-14, 8-7) in a crucial three-game series this weekend, with the first game set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at Baylor Ballpark.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback win over a top opponent showcases the resilience and fighting spirit of Baylor's baseball team, who refused to quit despite multiple deficits and found a way to secure a hard-fought victory that could pay dividends down the stretch.