SHERMAN, Texas - The Concordia Texas baseball team earned a series win with a doubleheader split, claiming the series finale against Austin College. Kalen Clark, Landon Hyle, and Jake Townsend all homered twice at Baker Field on Saturday.

Game 1: L, 15-10
The Tornados jumped out to an early lead but couldn't overcome a big second inning from Austin College, falling 15-10 in the opener.

Concordia struck first in the top of the first, as Clark launched a two-run home run to give CTX a 2-0 lead. After Austin responded with a seven-run second inning and added four more in the third, the Tornados found themselves in an early deficit they couldn't fully recover from.

Despite trailing, Concordia's offense continued to battle throughout the game. Hyle led the charge with a standout performance, going 4-for-5 with a home run, a triple, and three RBIs.

Townsend added three hits, including a home run, and drove in three, while Samuel Ortiz recorded three hits and scored twice.

The Tornados chipped away at the deficit with runs in the fifth, seventh, and ninth innings, including a late push highlighted by a two-run homer from Townsend in the final frame. However, Austin's early offensive surge proved to be the difference.

Game 2: W, 16-4
Concordia responded in a big way in game two, exploding offensively to secure a 16-4 victory and earn the split.

The Tornados wasted no time getting on the board, as Clark opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. Moments later, Townsend delivered a three-run blast to cap a four-run frame and give CTX early momentum.

After adding two more runs in the second, Concordia broke the game open in the fourth inning. A series of timely hits, including a three-run home run from Hyle , highlighted a six-run outburst that extended the lead to 12-2.

Offensively, the Tornados piled up 20 hits in the contest, with multiple players turning in big performances. Clark led the way with three hits, including a home run, while Ortiz and Townsend each drove in three runs. Hyle added another strong showing with a home run and three RBIs.

On the mound, Gavin Voth earned the win in relief, tossing four solid innings and allowing just one run while striking out six to stabilize the game after the early innings.

The Tornados added insurance in the ninth inning, plating three more runs to put the game out of reach and secure the bounce-back win.

Concordia Texas will next travel to Conway, Arkansas for a series with Hendrix College starting this Friday, March 27th. First pitch is scheduled for 5pm.

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