Deegan stays perfect, De Hoyos hits 2nd inside-the-park homer in AC win

Bret Deegan's storybook start to his career continued.

The Badger bats ensured their freshman pitcher's record would stay unblemished.

Deegan moved to the game one starting pitcher role for the first time after starting game two during the first four series of the season.

The sign of confidence by AC head coach Brandon Rains was validated without question as the Klein Oak High School product struck out nine batters while allowing only two earned runs and three hits.

Deegan's record improved to 5-0 following the 6-2 win in Sunday's series-opening contest.

Amarillo College gained a 1-0 lead in the second inning before the Plainsmen plated a pair of baserunners in the third frame, taking a 2-1 lead into the fourth.

With two outs, an Avila single, Payton Bush single, and Chris Benavidez double gave the Badgers a 3-2 advantage.

Freshman Gerardo Prado's sac fly in the fifth inning and De Hoyos' inside-the-park homer in the sixth capped scoring for game one.

Noah Turner relieved Deegan on the mound for the last five outs of the game. The 6-foot-5 freshman from Gregory Portland High School struck out two batters and allowed no hits or walks.

The Badgers outhit Frank Phillips 11-3 during the contest.