Defensive gems, Jones lead Texas to thrilling, 12-inning win

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Travis Jones hit a two-run single to left in the 12th inning and Texas defeated Long Beach State 5-3 at the Long Beach Regional on Saturday night.
Long Beach State (38-18) will play San Diego State on Sunday, with the winner facing Texas (39-22) in a late game. The Aztecs beat UCLA 3-2 in 13 innings earlier Saturday in the double-elimination tournament.
After Long Beach took a 1-0 lead in the opening inning, Bret Boswell hit a solo home run in the top of the secon