HOUSTON, TX - The University of the Incarnate Word baseball team defeated Rice 4-2 at Reckling Park on Tuesday night. Bruno Robles picked up his first collegiate win, while Braelin Pillot recorded his second save in the win.     

The Cardinals scored first, taking a 2-0 lead in the first. After an error extended the inning, Tony DeJesus drove in two on a two-out single.  

Rice tied the game in the second at 2-2 on a groundout and RBI single. 

Thomas Lyssy picked up an RBI to retake the lead in the fourth, 3-2. 

In the seventh, Rey Mendoza drove in an insurance run for the Red and Black to bring the final score to 4-2. 

Robles pitched 2.1 innings, allowing no runs and striking out three batters. Pillot ended the ninth stranding two runners on base, ending the game on a strikeout.  

The Cardinals travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to take on Southern University tomorrow. First pitch is set for 6:00 p.m.  

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