AUSTIN, Texas - In game one of a four-game series, the St. Edward's baseball team defeated Texas A&M Kingsville 5-4. 

After two quick outs in the top of the first, a single and a double put the Javelinas on the board to take a quick 1-0 lead. 

In the bottom of the second, SEU scored their first runs of the game on a bases-clearing three-run double by Jake Hahn.

After four scoreless innings, the Javelinas tied the game in the top of the seventh. A solo home run and  RBI single to left field allowed TAMUK to tie the game at 3-3. 

In the top of the eighth, the Javelinas hit their second solo home run of the game, giving them a 4-3 lead. 

In the bottom of the eighth, the Hilltoppers put up two runs to retake the lead thanks to timely hits and aggressive baserunning. Chase Cos drove in the tying run on a sacrifice bunt, and Josh Graham hit a bloop single into center field to score the go-ahead run from second base.  

Wesley Gafford pitched seven solid innings allowing two earned runs on six hits while striking out eight batters. Austin Essex was awarded the win giving up one run on one hit in one inning of work.  Jayson Flores picked up the save, striking out the side in the ninth. 

The Hilltoppers are back in action Friday as they face the Javelinas in a doubleheader. First pitch for game one is set for noon.