HOUSTON -- The University of the Incarnate Word baseball team dropped a 1-0 decision to Houston Baptist in game two of the series on Friday afternoon at Husky Field.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Houston Baptist scored early in game two, taking a 1-0 lead on an RBI single through the right side in the first inning.
 
The Cardinals and Huskies battled for seven and a half more scoreless innings, but HBU secured the 1-0 victory to take the series.
 
Ridge Rogers went 2-for-4, while David Anaya and Ryan Flores also chipped in hits. Luke Taggart (4-3) suffered the loss, throwing five strikeouts in 7.0 innings pitched.
 
RECORDS UPDATE
UIW: 25-15, 10-7 SLC
HBU: 18-21, 11-6 SLC
 
UP NEXT
UIW and HBU conclude the three-game series Saturday at 1 p.m. (CT) at Husky Field.
 
STAY TUNED
The Cardinals take on UTSA at Roadrunner Field on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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