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Janusek and Armstrong Lead BSB Past SFA, 9-8
2/24/2026 9:02:00 PM | Baseball
Janusek’s steals home as go-ahead run; Armstrong drives in four runs in midweek victory
WACO, Texas – Baylor baseball used three home runs and a late steal of home to power a 9-8 victory over Stephen F. Austin Tuesday night at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark in Waco.
Freshman outfielder Brady Janusek provided an early spark with a leadoff home run and redshirt senior first baseman Tyce Armstrong also hit a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning as part of his four-RBI day. Janusek later stole home in the bottom of the eighth inning for what amounted to be the game-winning run.
Fifth-year senior right-hander Caleb Bunch got the win, his second of the season, with 1.2 perfect frames of relief. Sophomore righty Zack Wallace was sharp in his second start of the year with three scoreless innings on the mound.
With the win, BU has now won 18 of its last 19 midweek games, dating back to March 26, 2024, and remains undefeated all-time against SFA.
THE RUNDOWN
Yet again, Baylor wasted no time in getting out to a lead as Janusek and Armstrong hit a pair of solo home runs in the bottom of the first to give BU a quick 2-0 lead.
Wallace faced just one batter over the minimum in his three innings, taking advantage of a pair of double plays to collect his third scoreless outing of the year.
In the bottom of the third, the Bears pushed across three runs as Armstrong doubled in redshirt junior infielder Travis Sanders and scored on redshirt freshman outfielder Hunter Snow's first-career home run, a two-run blast that made it 5-0.
The Lumberjacks cut into BU's lead with a three-run homer in the top of the fifth. Baylor answered right back with a three spot in the bottom of the frame, thanks to an RBI double from Sanders and a two-run double by Armstrong, extending the lead to 8-3 through five frames.
However, SFA closed the gap with a five-run sixth inning on five hits and two walks, knotting the scoreline at 8-8. With runners on the corners and a chance to take the lead in the eighth, SFA bounced into a 6-4-3 double play to end the threat.
Janusek led off the bottom of the eighth with a sharp single, his third knock of the day, and moved up to third after a sacrifice bunt and SFA fielding error. BU then had runners on the corners with one down and a double steal resulted in Janusek crossing the plate for what amounted to be the game's winning run.
After the Bears were unable to add any further insurance runs, Bunch worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout and picked up his second win of the year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Baylor improved to 34-0 all-time against Stephen F. Austin.
• BU is now 2-0 against fellow teams from Texas in 2026.
• The Bears are now 29-11 in midweek games under fourth-year head coach Mitch Thompson and have won 18 of their last 19 midweek matchups.
• Baylor racked up double-digit hits for the fourth time this season.
• The Bears hit two home runs in the same inning and three home runs in the same game for the second time this season.
• BU matched a season-high with five stolen bases in tonight's game.
• Baylor's 20 stolen bases are its most through eight games since 2011 (20).
• BU turned three double plays on the night, matching a season high.
• Freshman OF Brady Janusek hit BU's first leadoff home run since March 22, 2025 (Jack Little vs. Kansas State).
• Janusek tallied his third multi-hit game of the season with a personal-best three knocks.
• Janusek has reached safely in all eight games this season.
• Janusek became the first Bear to steal home since Ty Johnson did so on April 23, 2024, vs. Sam Houston.
• Sophomore INF Pearson Riebock has reached base safely in all eight games this season.
• Redshirt junior INF Travis Sanders logged his team-leading fourth multi-hit game of the year.
• Sanders extended his on-base streak to 13 games, dating back to last season.
• Redshirt senior 1B Tyce Armstrong recorded his third multi-hit and second multi-RBI game of 2026.
• Of Armstrong's 10 hits this year, six have gone for extra bases (four HR, two 2B).
• Redshirt freshman OF Hunter Snow hit his first-career home run, a two-run blast that marked his first-career multi-RBI game.
• Freshman DH Cash McDade recorded his first-career hit.
• Sophomore RHP Zack Wallace notched his third scoreless appearance of the year.
• Fifth-year senior RHP Caleb Bunch earned his second win of the year after his second scoreless appearance of 2026.
STAT OF THE DAY
5 – Baylor tied a season high with five stolen bases, including a game-winning steal of home by freshman outfielder Brady Janusek.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach Mitch Thompson
On what he liked about tonight's lineup…
"I loved the way that we came out of the shooter early, and [Brady] Janusek started us off with the leadoff bomb. That was big, you know, hitting two home runs in the first inning and Hunter Snow with a big bomb too. We swung the bats with some authority, hit some doubles, that was good. We played really good defense, turned double plays and our pitching staff should have a lot of confidence. Tuesdays are always tough, and it's a fight, but you take them how you can get them."
Freshman OF Brady Janusek
On stealing home for the go-ahead run…
"When Coach put on the play, you know my eyes lit up being a guy who can steal bases. So I got the opportunity to steal home, got way out there and the stars aligned and I was able to score, so it was pretty cool."
Redshirt Senior 1B Tyce Armstrong
On the offensive performance tonight…
"We trust all our guys to get it done in those opportunities. Brytton [Clements] came in and had a great AB late. [Brady] Janusek perfectly executed one of our running plays and it worked out for us. That's what we practice for. That's what we drill into our heads. So, it was pretty cool to see work out."
WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor (5-3) travels to Daikin Park for the 2026 BRUCE BOLT College Classic. The Bears open their weekend against No. 11 Ole Miss (9-0) on Friday, Feb. 27, at 3:05 p.m. in Houston
To stay up to date on all things Baylor baseball, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BaylorBaseball.
Freshman outfielder Brady Janusek provided an early spark with a leadoff home run and redshirt senior first baseman Tyce Armstrong also hit a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning as part of his four-RBI day. Janusek later stole home in the bottom of the eighth inning for what amounted to be the game-winning run.
Fifth-year senior right-hander Caleb Bunch got the win, his second of the season, with 1.2 perfect frames of relief. Sophomore righty Zack Wallace was sharp in his second start of the year with three scoreless innings on the mound.
With the win, BU has now won 18 of its last 19 midweek games, dating back to March 26, 2024, and remains undefeated all-time against SFA.
THE RUNDOWN
Yet again, Baylor wasted no time in getting out to a lead as Janusek and Armstrong hit a pair of solo home runs in the bottom of the first to give BU a quick 2-0 lead.
Wallace faced just one batter over the minimum in his three innings, taking advantage of a pair of double plays to collect his third scoreless outing of the year.
In the bottom of the third, the Bears pushed across three runs as Armstrong doubled in redshirt junior infielder Travis Sanders and scored on redshirt freshman outfielder Hunter Snow's first-career home run, a two-run blast that made it 5-0.
The Lumberjacks cut into BU's lead with a three-run homer in the top of the fifth. Baylor answered right back with a three spot in the bottom of the frame, thanks to an RBI double from Sanders and a two-run double by Armstrong, extending the lead to 8-3 through five frames.
However, SFA closed the gap with a five-run sixth inning on five hits and two walks, knotting the scoreline at 8-8. With runners on the corners and a chance to take the lead in the eighth, SFA bounced into a 6-4-3 double play to end the threat.
Janusek led off the bottom of the eighth with a sharp single, his third knock of the day, and moved up to third after a sacrifice bunt and SFA fielding error. BU then had runners on the corners with one down and a double steal resulted in Janusek crossing the plate for what amounted to be the game's winning run.
After the Bears were unable to add any further insurance runs, Bunch worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout and picked up his second win of the year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Baylor improved to 34-0 all-time against Stephen F. Austin.
• BU is now 2-0 against fellow teams from Texas in 2026.
• The Bears are now 29-11 in midweek games under fourth-year head coach Mitch Thompson and have won 18 of their last 19 midweek matchups.
• Baylor racked up double-digit hits for the fourth time this season.
• The Bears hit two home runs in the same inning and three home runs in the same game for the second time this season.
• BU matched a season-high with five stolen bases in tonight's game.
• Baylor's 20 stolen bases are its most through eight games since 2011 (20).
• BU turned three double plays on the night, matching a season high.
• Freshman OF Brady Janusek hit BU's first leadoff home run since March 22, 2025 (Jack Little vs. Kansas State).
• Janusek tallied his third multi-hit game of the season with a personal-best three knocks.
• Janusek has reached safely in all eight games this season.
• Janusek became the first Bear to steal home since Ty Johnson did so on April 23, 2024, vs. Sam Houston.
• Sophomore INF Pearson Riebock has reached base safely in all eight games this season.
• Redshirt junior INF Travis Sanders logged his team-leading fourth multi-hit game of the year.
• Sanders extended his on-base streak to 13 games, dating back to last season.
• Redshirt senior 1B Tyce Armstrong recorded his third multi-hit and second multi-RBI game of 2026.
• Of Armstrong's 10 hits this year, six have gone for extra bases (four HR, two 2B).
• Redshirt freshman OF Hunter Snow hit his first-career home run, a two-run blast that marked his first-career multi-RBI game.
• Freshman DH Cash McDade recorded his first-career hit.
• Sophomore RHP Zack Wallace notched his third scoreless appearance of the year.
• Fifth-year senior RHP Caleb Bunch earned his second win of the year after his second scoreless appearance of 2026.
STAT OF THE DAY
5 – Baylor tied a season high with five stolen bases, including a game-winning steal of home by freshman outfielder Brady Janusek.
QUOTABLE
Head Coach Mitch Thompson
On what he liked about tonight's lineup…
"I loved the way that we came out of the shooter early, and [Brady] Janusek started us off with the leadoff bomb. That was big, you know, hitting two home runs in the first inning and Hunter Snow with a big bomb too. We swung the bats with some authority, hit some doubles, that was good. We played really good defense, turned double plays and our pitching staff should have a lot of confidence. Tuesdays are always tough, and it's a fight, but you take them how you can get them."
Freshman OF Brady Janusek
On stealing home for the go-ahead run…
"When Coach put on the play, you know my eyes lit up being a guy who can steal bases. So I got the opportunity to steal home, got way out there and the stars aligned and I was able to score, so it was pretty cool."
Redshirt Senior 1B Tyce Armstrong
On the offensive performance tonight…
"We trust all our guys to get it done in those opportunities. Brytton [Clements] came in and had a great AB late. [Brady] Janusek perfectly executed one of our running plays and it worked out for us. That's what we practice for. That's what we drill into our heads. So, it was pretty cool to see work out."
WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor (5-3) travels to Daikin Park for the 2026 BRUCE BOLT College Classic. The Bears open their weekend against No. 11 Ole Miss (9-0) on Friday, Feb. 27, at 3:05 p.m. in Houston
To stay up to date on all things Baylor baseball, follow the team on its official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @BaylorBaseball.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Bunch, Caleb (2-1)
L: Balmaceda, Elian (1-1)
Batting:
HR: Bland, Cermodrick 1
RBI: Bland, Cermodrick 4 ; Schneider, Cooper 2 ; Adkisson, Ethan 1 ; Creel, Jhett 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bland, Cermodrick 1 ; Schneider, Cooper 2 ; Henning, Mark 1 ; Adkisson, Ethan 2 ; Swift, Julian 1 ; DeJesus, Coby 1
SB: Bland, Cermodrick 1
HBP: Creel, Jhett 1
Batting:
2B: Armstrong, Tyce 2 ; Sanders, Travis 1
HR: Armstrong, Tyce 1 ; Snow, Hunter 1 ; Janusek, Brady 1
RBI: Armstrong, Tyce 4 ; Snow, Hunter 2 ; Sanders, Travis 1 ; Janusek, Brady 1
SH: Riebock, Pearson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Armstrong, Tyce 2 ; Snow, Hunter 1 ; Riebock, Pearson 1 ; Sanders, Travis 2 ; Janusek, Brady 3
SB: Armstrong, Tyce 1 ; Johnson, Ty 1 ; Sanders, Travis 2 ; Janusek, Brady 1
HBP: Johnson, Ty 1 ; Dodson, Cade 1
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RBI
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