Texas 13, UC Davis 2: Volantis Sets the Tone
UC Davis
2
Texas
13
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin, TX
The Longhorns opened the 2026 season with a 13-2 dismantling of UC Davis behind a dominant start from Lucas Volantis. Texas put up five runs in the first two innings and never looked back. The bats were alive across the lineup — seven different Longhorns recorded hits, and the team went 4-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
Leverage Moments
+12% Texas
UC Davis loaded the bases with one out against Volantis. He struck out the next two batters on eight pitches to escape the jam.
+24% Texas
Texas sent eight batters to the plate, scoring four runs on three consecutive hits. The inning turned a 2-0 lead into a 6-0 cushion.
+8% Texas
Back-to-back doubles extended the lead to 10-2, effectively ending competitive play.
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Volantis threw 5.2 innings of one-hit ball, striking out eight and walking one. His fastball sat 93-95 with late life. The lone walk came on a 3-2 slider that missed down.
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Texas was aggressive early in counts with runners on. Three of the four RISP hits came on the first or second pitch of the at-bat.
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Setting the tone early is a David Pierce hallmark. Texas has scored in the first inning in 68% of their wins over the last two seasons.
Winner: Texas