Mark Payton hits a two-run home run; Nathan Thornhill throws seven strong innings to put the Longhorns within one game of the College World Series. (Image via University of Texas Athletics Department)
By Steve Habel - Horns Illustrated Associate Editor
When Nathan Thornhill and Mark Payton eschewed professional careers and decided to return for their senior seasons at Texas, there was a plan in mind – to help the Longhorns reach the lofty heights the program expects from its team each year.
Those two players, and a whole lot of their teammates, continued to make the plays and the pitches and produce the hits and runs that lead to success during a 4-2 win over Houston on Friday afternoon in the opening game of the NCAA Austin Super Regional before a sunbaked crowd of 7,385 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Texas (42-19) is now one victory away from
