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• UTRGV Baseball Fan Makes Some Noise Play Video

  May 2, 2021 7:07 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV Baseball fans make a lot of noise to support their team. One fan beginning a tradition at the home games for when the opposing team's batter is being announced. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Pioneer Baseball Player Helps Run Family Business Play Video

  April 3, 2021 6:37 PM

  MCALLEN - Pioneer's Fernando Morales plays baseball during the day, and cooks at night. The junior has a weekend job, but he doesn't just work for anyone, he helps run his family's taco truck. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Pioneer Baseball 'Goes Gold' Play Video

  September 6, 2020 11:54 PM

  MISSION - During the month of September the nation 'goes gold' for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. One of our valley teams joining the fight to bring more awareness and show support to their community. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• On The Diamond: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 10:47 PM

  EDINBURG - Edinburg and McAllen in action Saturday morning. The Bulldogs getting the win, 5-3. Check out the highlights. more »

• On The Diamond: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 8:14 PM

  EDINBURG - Rowe and Mission Veterans on the diamond Saturday afternoon. Patriots come out on top, 11-10. Check out the highlights. more »

• On The Diamond: March 13th Play Video

  March 13, 2020 11:28 PM

  EDINBURG - Juarez-Lincoln and Edinburg North meeting at the Luis A Alamia Baseball Classic Friday afternoon. The Huskies getting the job done 9-1. Check out the highlights. more »

• Edinburg Baseball Tournament Re-Named Play Video

  March 13, 2020 11:27 PM

  EDINBURG - The Edinburg Baseball Tournament getting a new name this year. The Luis A Alamia Baseball Classic, named after former Edinburg North Principal. Honoring Alamia and his love for sports. more »

• UTRGV Victorious in South Texas Showdown Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:31 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball welcoming Texas A&M Corpus Christi to the valley for the South Texas Showdown. The Vaqueros getting the win, 4-1. Check out the highlights. more »

• On the Diamond: March 10th Play Video

  March 10, 2020 11:35 PM

  MCALLEN - McAllen and Rowe meeting with each other for the first game of district play. The Bulldogs coming alive in the 4th, staying hot to get the win 8-3. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Sweeps NJIT After Sunday Win Play Video

  March 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV swept NJIT after their 10-2 win Sunday afternoon. Big Orange 10-7 on the season & on a 7 game win streak. Check out the highlights. more »

• On the Diamond: March 5th Play Video

  March 5, 2020 11:15 PM

  WESLACO - Several high school baseball and softball tournaments got underway Thursday. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from the following games: Donna vs PSJA Southwest (softball) Juarez-Lincoln vs PSJA Southwest (baseball) Brownsville Veterans vs Harlingen South (baseball) Roma vs Flour Bluff (baseball) ... more »

• On the Diamond: March 2nd Play Video

  March 2, 2020 11:11 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Fresh off winning the Los Fresnos-Port Isabel Tournament, the Falcons earned another victory on the diamond Monday night. Los Fresnos doubled up Palmview in non-district action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights. more »

• UTRGV Clinches Homestand Against SDSU Play Video

  March 1, 2020 9:31 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball clinching their homestand against South Dakota State University over the weekend. The Vaqueros rallying back in the 8th inning during Sunday's contest to come out on top, 8-7. Check out the highlights! more »

• On the Diamond: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2020 11:00 PM

  WESLACO - Tournament games continued Friday for Valley high school baseball and softball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights from the diamond. more »

• UTRGV Splits Series With Kansas State Play Video

  February 17, 2020 11:07 PM

  EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball team ended their four-game series with the Kansas State University Wildcats with a split by dropping the finale 9-2 on Monday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. The Vaqueros (2-2) got on the board in the sixth, when freshman Preston... more »

• John Henry Gonzalez Returns Home To Play For UTRGV Play Video

  February 17, 2020 10:56 PM

  EDINBURG - Former Edinburg High pitcher John Henry Gonzalez has returned home to play for UTRGV after a stint at Texas Tech. Our Erica Ross caught up with Gonzalez after his debut with the Vaqueros. more »

• Celebrating The Life of Coach Al Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:10 PM

  EDINBURG - During UTRGV's four game series against Kansas State, you can go back in time and re-live the accomplishments of Coach Alfred Ogletree. The late coach left a huge mark in the valley, that the community will never forget. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• UTRGV Falls to Kansas State in Game Three Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:09 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV and Kansas State meeting for game three Sunday afternoon. The Vaqueros' win streak coming to a stop, falling to the Wildcats 4-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Rallies Back Against Kansas State in Game Two Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:07 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball getting their second win of the season over Kansas State, 5-3. A huge 7th inning for the Vaqueros helping with the comeback. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Shuts Out Kansas State To Open Season Play Video

  February 14, 2020 11:54 PM

  EDINBURG – Junior Kevin Stevens and junior Edinburg alum John Henry Gonzalez combined on a one-hitter to lead The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball team past the Kansas State University Wildcats 5-0 in front of a season opening crowd of 1,633 on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.... more »

• 1 on 1: UTRGV Baseball Coach Derek Matlock Play Video

  February 12, 2020 7:53 PM

  WESLACO - The UTRGV baseball team opens a new season this weekend with a four-game home series against Kansas State. The Vaqueros are coming off a 34-win season, which saw them capture their first WAC regular season title. Coach Derek Matlock stopped by CHANNEL 5 to talk with... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Hosts Fan Day Play Video

  February 2, 2020 7:44 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV Baseball hosting their annual fan day Saturday afternoon. The youth getting an opportunity to participate in a camp along side their favorite players to learn the game of baseball. Then enjoyed a baseball game as the team played a scrimmage. more »

• UTRGV Installs New Decks At Baseball Stadium Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:46 PM

  EDINBURG - Baseball fans will have a new way to enjoy UTRGV games at the Vaqueros' stadium this season. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the details. more »

• UTRGV Baseball Recognized for WAC Championship Play Video

  January 25, 2020 11:39 PM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV Baseball team was recognized during the second half of the men's basketball game Saturday evening. The Vaqueros showing off their trophy & rings from their first ever WAC Championship. Big orange had 34 overall wins, 19 of those during conference play. more »

• Vaqueros Hit The Diamond Play Video

  January 24, 2020 10:56 PM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV baseball team held their first practice of the season Friday. The Vaqueros, who won their first WAC title in 2019, are hoping to build on the banner season with a strong showing in 2020. Coach Derek Matlock's team opens the year with a four-game... more »

• Taxpayers Left with Bill after Vandals Target Mercedes Ball Park Multiple Times Play Video

  January 13, 2020 6:42 PM

  MERCEDES – A local baseball league is looking for answers. Their concession stand was damaged again and it could affect all of the kids who are part of the league. Early Saturday morning, one of the board members for the Mercedes Pony League found footprints, broken locks and stains... more »

• Biggest Sports Moments in 2019 Play Video

  December 31, 2019 11:41 PM

  WESLACO - 2019 was full of great sports moments. Football, basketball, baseball, and so much more. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross picked out a few to highlight. more »

• Hidalgo Pirate Sporting New Uniforms Play Video

  December 20, 2019 11:22 PM

  HIDALGO - With baseball season right around the corner, teams are getting ready to hit the diamond. The Hidalgo Pirates about to sport some new gear when that time comes. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• UTRGV Baseball Opens Season Against Kansas State Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:25 PM

  EDINBURG - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that, for the second year in a row, the defending Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Champion baseball team will open up the season with a home series against a Big 12 opponent, this time... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Brownsville Hall of Fame Coach Play Video

  September 24, 2019 12:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – He graduated from high school when he was just 16 years old and from there he built a legacy in his career. Joe Rodriguez walks with the help of a cane these days, but his memories are long. “Richard Flores and I are the only two... more »

• McAllen's Nixon Chasing USA Baseball Dream Play Video

  August 12, 2019 11:02 PM

  McALLEN - It's been a baseball-filled summer for McAllen High senior Aaron Nixon. The University of Texas commit has an opportunity to represent the country on the diamond. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross explains. more »

• Remembering The Life of 'Coach Al' Play Video

  July 1, 2019 7:31 PM

  MISSION - Al Ogletree will be remembered as one of the great coaches in Broncs history. 'Coach Al' died at the age of 89 last week. As CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports, Ogletree's family and friends gathered Monday to give the legendary baseball skipper a final farewell. ... more »

• UTRGV's Ryan Jackson Headed to Tampa Bay Play Video

  June 21, 2019 10:54 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team learned on Friday that right-handed pitcher Ryan Jackson, who recently completed his collegiate career, has signed a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Jackson is expected to join the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Rays... more »

• Major Opportunity Play Video

  June 20, 2019 11:24 PM

  EDINBURG - Valley athletes had the chance to impress scouts from the Tampa Bay Rays organization today. Our Ruben Juarez was at UTRGV for the tryout camp. more »

• Valley Athletes Compete in the RGVCA All-Star Games Play Video

  June 16, 2019 10:48 PM

  LA JOYA _ The RGVCA All-Star softball and baseball games taking place over the weekend. The best of the best coming out one last time to round out the season. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the highlights. more »

• Diamondbacks' Historic Season Comes To An End Play Video

  June 7, 2019 7:29 PM

  ROUND ROCK - The Pioneer baseball team rolled into Dell Diamond with plenty of momentum on their side. The Diamondbacks, led by coach Casey Smith, reached the state tournament after notching several thrilling playoff wins. The impressive run though came to an end Thursday in a 8-2 semifinal loss to... more »

• Pioneer Departs For Round Rock Play Video

  June 5, 2019 7:36 PM

  MISSION - Let's play ball! The state baseball tournament begins Thursday at Round Rock's Dell Diamond for the four 5A semifinalists in the hunt. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez was up early Wednesday for Pioneer's send-off. The Diamondbacks will have to get by the Georgetown Eagles to reach the state championship... more »

• Diamondbacks Final Practice Before State Tournament Play Video

  June 4, 2019 9:59 PM

  MISSION - The Pioneer Diamondbacks held their last valley practice before their trip to Round Rock. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross caught up with the team to see how they are feeling about the state tournament. more »

• Pioneer Diamondbacks Host Kids Camp Play Video

  June 3, 2019 11:39 PM

  SHARYLAND - When the Pioneer Diamondbacks aren't winning baseball games, they are giving back to their community. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross attended their kids camp to see what it feels like to be a role model. more »

• Sharyland Community Throws Diamondbacks Pep Rally Play Video

  June 3, 2019 11:34 PM

  MISSION - With a successful season thus far, the Sharyland community felt it was only right to celebrate the Diamondbacks with a pep rally. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross attended the festivities and got to chat with Pioneer students about watching their baseball team strive. more »

• Former State Finalist Has Advice For Diamondbacks Play Video

  June 3, 2019 11:31 PM

  SHARYLAND - With the success of the Pioneer Diamondbacks, former Harlingen South pitcher Danny Gidora couldn't be more proud of this valley team, and has some advice before they head to Round Rock. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Pioneer Diamondbacks Headed to State Play Video

  June 1, 2019 3:43 PM

  EDINBURG - The Pioneer Diamondbacks are headed to Round Rock after sweeping Sharyland with a game two win in the 5A regional finals, 11-1. If you weren't able to make it to the game, CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the recap. more »

• 5A Regional Finals Schedule Has Been Set Play Video

  May 27, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO - The Schedule has been set for the 5A Regional Finals. It will be a three game series at the UTRGV Baseball Field. Thursday - 7PM Friday - 7PM Saturday - 2PM (If Needed) more »

• Sharyland and Pioneer Headed to Regional Finals Play Video

  May 26, 2019 11:08 PM

  Sharyland and Pioneer are headed to the regional finals! Both teams playing all three games of their series. Diamondbacks sweep the Chargers in game 3, 11-0. The Rattlers snuck past the Antlers, 4-3. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the highlights! # rgv # krgv # txhsbaseball more »

• Vaqueros' Season Comes To An End In Arizona

  May 24, 2019 11:02 PM

  MESA, Ariz. – Second-seeded The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team fell 6-2 to third-seeded Sacramento State University to get eliminated from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament on Friday at Hohokam Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland A’s. UTRGV (34-21) wraps up the... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Drops WAC Tournament Opener

  May 23, 2019 9:06 PM

  MESA, Ariz. – Second-seeded The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team dropped its Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament opener to fourth-seeded Grand Canyon University (GCU) 5-0 on Thursday at Hohokam Stadium, the spring training home of the Oakland A’s. UTRGV (34-20) will face third-seeded Sacramento State... more »

• Sharyland Readies For Regional Semis Play Video

  May 21, 2019 8:50 PM

  MISSION - A pair of district 31-5A baseball teams are keeping the Valley's UIL state title hopes alive. Pioneer is set to take on Boerne Champion this week, while Sharyland returns to the diamond in a fourth round series against Kerrville Tivy. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports from... more »

• Diamondbacks Preparing For Fourth Round Play Video

  May 20, 2019 8:01 PM

  MISSION - Fourth round bound for the first time in program history, Sharyland Pioneer baseball gets Boerne Champion in the regional semifinals this week. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the Diamondbacks. more »

• On the Diamond: May 17th Play Video

  May 17, 2019 11:27 PM

  WESLACO - Valley baseball and softball teams returned to playoff action Friday night in games across South Texas. Here's a look at all the final scores. 6A Baseball Alexander 8, Vela 6 Alexander 3, Vela 2 (Alexander wins series 2-1) 5A Baseball Sharyland... more »

• Vaqueros Walk Off Winners Again

  May 17, 2019 11:21 PM

  EDINBURG – Junior Conrado Diaz hit a walk-off single with one out in the ninth to send The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team to its second-straight walk-off win, 6-5 over Utah Valley University (UVU) on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. The win is UTRGV’s (33-19,... more »

• On the Diamond: May 10th Play Video

  May 10, 2019 11:26 PM

  EDINBURG - Teams all over the valley trying to stay alive for a chance at state in the area round of playoffs. In class 6A McAllen and Vela beginning a three game series at the UTRGV Baseball Field. After seven innings, Vela comes out on top 3-0. Game... more »

• On the Diamond: May 4th Play Video

  May 5, 2019 10:54 PM

  EDINBURG - A few valley teams trying to stay alive for a run at state. In the 6A Area Round of softball playoffs, PSJA and Vela went into a decisive game three Saturday evening, where the Lady Sabercats clinched the three game series 5-2. In the 5A Bi-district... more »

• On the Diamond: May 3rd Play Video

  May 3, 2019 11:17 PM

  WESLACO - Despite some bad weather across parts of South Texas, the show went on for Valley softball and baseball teams Friday. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights. more »

• New Mexico State Rallies To Beat UTRGV

  May 3, 2019 11:08 PM

  LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team fell to New Mexico State 17-8 on Friday at Presley Askew Field. UTRGV (29-16, 14-5 WAC) and NM State (32-11, 14-5 WAC) are now tied for first place in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) standings,... more »

• On the Diamond: May 2nd Play Video

  May 2, 2019 11:12 PM

  ELSA - The playoffs continued Thursday night for Valley baseball and softball teams. Here's a look at all the final scores. Baseball Bishop 23, Monte Alto 0 (Bishop wins one-game playoff) Banquete 11, IDEA Quest 1 (Banquete wins one-game playoff) Edinburg North 5, Rivera 1 (North... more »

• Vaqueros Drop Slugfest In Lubbock Play Video

  May 1, 2019 11:05 PM

  LUBBOCK – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team settled for a series split at No. 10 Texas Tech after dropping game two 19-11 on Wednesday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. UTRGV (29-15) won the first game 6-3 on Tuesday. UTRGV... more »

• On the Diamond: May 1st Play Video

  May 1, 2019 11:03 PM

  HARLINGEN - Wednesday's highlights from the diamond included playoff games for Valley baseball and softball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has an update. more »

• UTRGV Drops Non Conference Game At Incarnate Word

  April 23, 2019 11:32 PM

  SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team fell to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 6-4 on Tuesday at Sullivan Field. UTRGV (25-14) trailed 6-0 after five innings. In the sixth, however, junior Christian Sepulveda broke through against Luke Taggart (7-3) with... more »

• UTRGV Falls At Houston Baptist Play Video

  April 10, 2019 7:35 PM

  HOUSTON – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team fell to Houston Baptist University (HBU) 13-7 on Wednesday at Husky Field. Sophomore Mercedes alum Oliver Closner IV led UTRGV (20-12) offensively by going a career-best 4-for-5 with his first home run of the year and a... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Defeats Chicago State Friday Night Play Video

  April 5, 2019 10:56 PM

  EDINBURG – Senior Trevelle Hill scattered four singles over a career-high tying eight innings to lead The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team to an 8-1 victory over Chicago State University (CSU) on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. UTRGV (19-10, 5-2 WAC) has now won four... more »

• On the Diamond: April 4th Play Video

  April 4, 2019 11:10 PM

  MISSION - The hit parade was on Thursday night at Sharyland High where coach Bart Bickerton's team handed Rio Grande City their first district loss. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva takes you on the diamond for the highlights. more »

• On the Diamond: April 3rd Play Video

  April 3, 2019 10:56 PM

  MERCEDES - Valley softball and baseball teams hit the diamond Wednesday night for district contests. The Mercedes softball team used the long ball to down visiting Porter 9-2 while Harlingen's baseball team hammered Hanna at home 11-2. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Sweeps Northern Colorado Play Video

  March 30, 2019 10:46 PM

  EDINBURG – Graduate student Conner Dotson took a perfect game into the fifth and finished with a one-hit shutout to lead The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team to a 10-0 victory by virtue of the 10-run rule over the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in game two... more »

• Vaqueros Walk It Off Play Video

  March 29, 2019 11:04 PM

  EDINBURG – Junior Christian Sepulveda hit a walk-off single in the 10 th to send The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team to a 3-2 victory over the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) home opener on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. ... more »

• On the Diamond: March 26th Play Video

  March 26, 2019 10:58 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - Tuesday night's baseball highlights saw Raymondville score a 7-1 win over district foe Hidalgo. With the loss, the Pirates have fallen behind Zapata for the 32-4A lead. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• UTRGV Baseball Falls At TCU

  March 26, 2019 10:45 PM

  FORT WORTH – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team wrapped up an eight-game road trip with a 6-2 loss to No. 19 TCU on Tuesday at Lupton Field. UTRGV (15-10) opened the game strong, as junior Andy Atwood singled, senior Anthony Gomez doubled and junior... more »

• Vaqueros Drop WAC Opener At Sacramento State Play Video

  March 22, 2019 11:05 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball team dropped the Western Athletic Conference opener to Sacramento State 5-4 in 10 innings on Friday at John Smith Field. UTRGV (14-8, 0-1 WAC) trailed 4-2 entering the ninth when senior Coleman Grubbs hit his first home... more »

• On the Diamond: March 21st Play Video

  March 21, 2019 11:02 PM

  WESLACO - Rain washed away last night's baseball game between Vela and Weslaco, but the key district game was back on Thursday night. The SaberCats trailed 2-0 early, before battling back to record a 5-3 win. In the process, they improved to 3-0 in district 31-6A. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva... more »

• On the Diamond: March 15th Play Video

  March 15, 2019 10:57 PM

  PHARR - Friday night's high school baseball game between PSJA North and Rowe was delayed by lightning in the area. Eventually the game was called in the 7th inning with Rowe taking a 5-1 victory. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has early highlights from the district 30-6A game. more »

• On the Diamond: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2019 8:01 PM

  LAREDO - The Weslaco baseball team went on the road Thursday to face Martin in non-district play. After seven innings of play, the Panthers came out victorious 7-5. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the highlights. more »

• Vaqueros Send Islanders Packing 9-4 Play Video

  March 12, 2019 11:22 PM

  EDINBURG - Elijah Alexander's grand slam in the eighth inning lifted UTRGV baseball to a 9-4 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Tuesday night. Despite trailing 3-0 early, UTRGV (12-5 overall) rallied to score the non-conference win. The Vaqueros are now off to Kansas State for a three-game series that starts... more »

• On the Diamond: March 11th Play Video

  March 11, 2019 11:00 PM

  ALAMO - School's out for spring break, but the sports show must go on. District play is underway for high school baseball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from a 31-5A showdown between Roma and PSJA Memorial. more »

• On the Diamond: March 8th Play Video

  March 8, 2019 11:11 PM

  SAN JUAN - Let's turn two on the diamond this Friday. PSJA scored eight unanswered to beat Weslaco 9-1, while San Benito rallied to knock off Alice in walk-off fashion. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap in this video. more »

• On the Diamond: March 7th Play Video

  March 7, 2019 11:04 PM

  SAN JUAN - The Mike Rodriguez tournament had several Valley teams on the diamond Thursday for the first round of bracket play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from a trio of games. more »

• UTRGV Clinches Series Against Rhode Island Play Video

  March 3, 2019 6:50 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team clinched a series victory over the University of Rhode Island (URI) by winning game two of a doubleheader 9-5 on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. UTRGV (8-3) has now won the first three games of... more »

• Vaqueros Take Series Opener 8-1 Play Video

  March 1, 2019 10:59 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball got out to a solid start in their home series with Rhode Island, taking game one Friday night 8-1. Starting pitcher Chase Adams racked up a career high 10 strikeouts to lead the team. Freshman Aaron Galvan had a good night at the dish, going 2-4... more »

• On the Diamond: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2019 11:02 PM

  LA JOYA - A week after hosting a softball tournament, La Joya has baseball on the agenda. A host of Valley teams took the diamond Thursday for the start of tournament play. In Corpus Christi, Los Fresnos went up against one of the state's top-ranked teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva... more »

• On the Diamond: February 26th Play Video

  February 26, 2019 11:20 PM

  SAN JUAN - There were plenty of highlights in Tuesday night's non-district baseball game between Edcouch-Elsa and PSJA. The Yellow Jackets turned a triple play in the first inning, but couldn't survive the offensive onslaught that was to come afterwards. In softball, Mercedes looked impressive in a 9-0 district opening... more »

• On the Diamond: February 25th Play Video

  February 25, 2019 11:03 PM

  WESLACO - A Monday night on the diamond had several Valley teams in non-district action. Weslaco's girls and Donna's boys scored home wins, while Rivera's boys went on the road to hand Sharyland their first loss. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Tops North Dakota State in Come Back Fashion, 8-3 Play Video

  February 23, 2019 9:42 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team scored seven runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat North Dakota State University (NDSU) 8-3 in the Al Ogletree Classic on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Down 3-1 in the sixth,... more »

• On the Diamond: February 22nd Play Video

  February 22, 2019 10:45 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - Baseball and softball teams took the diamond Friday in tournaments hosted by Los Fresnos and Port Isabel High Schools. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from afternoon games. more »

• On the Diamond: February 21st Play Video

  February 21, 2019 11:26 PM

  LA JOYA - High school diamond action is in full swing this week with tournaments for local softball and baseball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from Thursday's pool play games in La Joya and McAllen. more »

• Vaqueros Baseball Takes Tuesday Win Play Video

  February 19, 2019 11:22 PM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV baseball team is set to play their first 11 games at their home ballpark in Edinburg. Tuesday afternoon, the Vaqueros improved to 2-2 with a 6-0 blanking of Houston Baptist. Four UTRGV pitchers combined for the shutout. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap. more »

• On the Diamond: February 18th Play Video

  February 18, 2019 11:11 PM

  MISSION - Valley high school baseball is back. Monday night, Mission doubled up their crosstown rival Mission Veterans 2-1 in a season opening game. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the video. more »

• UTRGV Falls to No. 16 Oklahoma State in Series Finale Play Video

  February 17, 2019 10:40 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – Junior Nick Hollas had a strong debut, but The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team fell to No. 16 Oklahoma State University (OSU) 3-1 on Sunday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Hollas (0-1) struck out five while allowing one run on four hits... more »

• UTRGV Tops No. 16 Oklahoma State, 5-2 Play Video

  February 17, 2019 12:06 AM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team knocked off No. 16 Oklahoma State University (OSU) 5-2 on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. This is UTRGV’s (1-1) first win over a ranked opponent since beating then No. 15 OSU (1-1) on the road... more »

• Oklahoma State Spoils UTRGV Opener Play Video

  February 15, 2019 11:15 PM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV baseball team opened the season Friday night with a 10-3 loss at home to Oklahoma State, the country's 16th ranked team. There's more action Saturday and Sunday with games two and three of the series on tap. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has early highlights from game... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Hosts Annual Youth Camp Play Video

  February 11, 2019 10:21 PM

  EDINBURG - As the saying goes, rain or shine, the show must go on. And that was the exact motto during the UTRGV baseball youth clinic over the weekend. "The weather wasn't too good today, so it was nice to see a bunch of kids come out and still have... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Coach Derek Matlock In Studio Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:07 PM

  WESLACO - The buzz for baseball is back at UTRGV. The Vaqueros open the season at home with a three-game series against Oklahoma State. UTRGV coach Derek Matlock stopped by our studios Wednesday to talk Vaqueros baseball. more »

• Martinez Makes Return To Mound Play Video

  February 1, 2019 11:03 PM

  EDINBURG - Harlingen South grad Zack Martinez is making his return to the UTRGV mound. After missing most of last season with a shoulder injury, Martinez is back with the Vaqueros as a fifth-year senior. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross chronicles the pitcher's road to recovery. more »