Texas State baseball takeaways: Bobcats hit 8 home runs, complete sweep of Louisiana

Texas State catcher Austin Munguia (42) celebrates a hit for a double during the game against Louisiana at Bobcat Ballpark on Saturday, March. 21, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. (Aaron E.

Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) SAN MARCOS — Texas State baseball completed a sweep Sunday over No. 25 Louisiana with a 16-6, run-rule win. The Bobcats hit eight home runs, tying the program's single-game record.

Every Bobcat hitter scored a run. Designated hitter Manny Salas led the way with four RBIs on four hits, while infielders Dawson Park and Ethan Farris both had two home runs. Texas State pitcher Jesus Tovar bounced back from last week's disastrous start with his fifth win of the season, allowing three runs on five hits through five innings pitched.

MORE: Jaquae Stewart grand slam gives Bobcats the win MORE: Why Texas State baseball is looking to go big before leaving Sun Belt for Pac-12 "I told them, even at Monroe, we're not going to let five games or three games define us," Bobcats head coach Steven Trout said. Texas State will host UT-Rio Grand Valley for some midweek action before visiting Atlanta, for a series against Georgia State. Here are some takeaways from the Bobcats' recent win.