Texas Pitcher Jared Spencer Out for Season After Surgery

Texas Longhorns ace pitcher Jared Spencer will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after being removed early from a recent game due to a noticeable drop in velocity and subsequent soreness. Spencer, who had excelled as the team's Friday night starter with a 4-1 record and 3.27 ERA, had been a key contributor to the Longhorns' strong season. His absence, combined with other injuries, forces Texas to shuffle its pitching rotation, moving Ruger Riojas into the Friday starter role and considering additional changes for the weekend series against Texas A&M. Head coach Jim Schlossnagle emphasized the blow this presents to the team, which has relied heavily on its pitching staff for success. Despite the setback, Texas will look to its bullpen depth and remaining starters to navigate the challenging final stretch of the regular season. The injury comes at a critical time as the Longhorns aim to maintain their top ranking and continue their SEC dominance.