No. 15 Texas Faces Washington in Las Vegas Classic Opening Game

The No. 15 Texas Longhorns baseball team will kick off the Las Vegas Classic against Washington after a six-game winning streak, improving their record to 6-1. The Longhorns are coming off a shutout victory against Incarnate Word and have shown versatility in their gameplay under coach Jim Schlossnagle. Meanwhile, Washington, with a record of 3-6, aims to bounce back after a tough series against Stanford, having recently secured a win over San Francisco. Texas's Jared Spencer, a senior left-hander, will start against Washington's ace, Max Banks, who has a strong ERA of 1.50. The tournament features teams from Texas and the Big Ten, with all games being streamed online. The Longhorns will also face Illinois and Texas Tech over the weekend, while Washington looks to recover from recent losses.