Our Lady of the Lake delivered a statement performance Tuesday, outlasting Division I opponent Prairie View A&M in a high-scoring 13–10 victory fueled by relentless offense and timely pitching.
The Saints piled up 21 hits across 45 at-bats, showcasing depth throughout the lineup and an ability to respond to every Prairie View surge. Jackson Kalisky led the charge with a dominant 5-for-6 performance, scoring three runs and consistently setting the tone at the plate. Drew Saucedo added three hits and two runs, while CaliEvan Billela-Barstow matched that output with three hits and two runs of his own.
Production came from every corner of the order. Brett Atkinson delivered one of the game’s biggest swings, driving in three runs while collecting both a double and a triple. Joshua Milton contributed two RBIs, and Jacob Cueva added a hit, an RBI, and a walk in a balanced offensive effort. Juan Garcia provided a key highlight with a home run, accounting for one of the Saints 11 RBIs on the day. Even in situational moments, the Saints executed, with Benjamin Hovda producing two sacrifice flies to bring runners home.
Prairie View A&M kept the pressure on throughout. Hunter Ham powered their offense with three hits and three RBIs, including a pair of doubles. Ryland Duson added four hits and two RBIs, while Basilio Williams contributed two runs and an RBI, highlighted by a triple. The Panthers drew seven walks and capitalized on opportunities, but ultimately could not keep pace with the Saints offensive volume.
On the mound, Our Lady of the Lake used a committee approach to secure the win. Ethan Garza earned the victory with 4.1 innings of work, allowing four runs while stabilizing the middle innings. Nolan Richardson closed the door despite a late push from Prairie View, striking out four over 2.2 innings to earn his second save of the season.
The Saints set the tone early and weathered multiple rallies, answering Prairie View’s six-run late-game surge with enough cushion built from earlier innings. Their ability to string together hits and produce with runners in scoring position proved decisive, as they left only nine runners on base despite the high offensive output.
Prairie View’s pitching staff struggled to contain the Saints after the early innings. While Ty Pankonin delivered two scoreless frames with five strikeouts, the bullpen as a whole surrendered 12 earned runs, allowing Our Lady of the Lake to break the game open in the middle innings.
In total, the contest featured 33 combined hits and constant momentum swings, but Our Lady of the Lake’s consistency at the plate and resilience on the mound ultimately secured an impressive win over a Division I opponent.