MARSHALL, Texas – Matthew Williams registered double-digit strikeouts for the fourth consecutive start, but it was not enough as the Concordia Texas baseball team fell short to East Texas Baptist 1-0 on Friday.

Williams, who entered the night leading the nation in strikeouts, tossed six-plus innings, punching out 10 Tigers, allowing only one run on three hits.

Concordia Texas and ETBU were locked into a pitcher's duel through the first four innings, as the teams had combined for only one hit.

In the fifth, the Tigers broke the scoreless draw with a solo home run and led 1-0 after five frames.

The Tornados looked to respond in the seventh as Bret Leiferman reached on a one-out double but were unable to take advantage.

In the ninth, Casen Novak ripped a one-out single through the left side but the following two batters were retired and CTX fell 1-0.

The Tornados look to bounce back on Saturday, closing out the series with a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. in Marshall, Texas.