Bobcats still look for answers in Austin...

Texas State continued its struggles at Disch-Falk Field in Austin with a 12-2 loss Tuesday night to Texas. The Bobcats traded runs with the ninth-ranked Longhorns in the first two innings, but were no match for Texas' bullpen.

• Bret Atwood, Paul Goldschmidt and Spenser Dennis combined to go 1-for-12 with three stirkeouts and six men left on base. Goldschmidt struck out twice and Atwood went 1-for-5.
• The difference between Texas State's weekend and midweek pitching is astonishing.
• Garrett Carruth, who had a spectacular start against Baylor, fell back to Earth Tuesday night. He was pulled after pitching 3 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and striking out two.
• Lance Loftin, Aaron Taylor and Jeff McVaney continue to find themselves at the far end of the bullpen bench when crunch time is near. The trio combined to pitch 2/3 of an inning, walking three and allowing two runs.
• Loftin, Taylor and McVaney also combined to throw 22 balls, compared to 15 strikes.
• The Bobcats have lost 27 of the 36 games played in Austin.