SAN ANGELO – Steve Naemark recorded a new program record with 15 strikeouts and J.C. Snyder drilled the game-winning home run in the seventh inning to help lead No. 17 Angelo State to a 2-1 win over Regis in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday at Foster Field.

The Rams (8-1) were led by Naemark who cruised the Ranger lineup throughout the night, finishing with 15 strikeouts and allowing only three hits and one run in seven innings of work. Naemark (2-0), who had 12 strikeouts last Saturday against Lubbock Christian to tie the program record which was previously held by Rick Reyna (2012), struck out the first four hitters he faced and had 10 strikeouts through the first four innings.

"I really didn't feel like my off-speed was on today, but I felt in control of my fastball and had a lot of confidence out there," Naemark said. "I went out and worked with what I had and made sure to throw a lot of strikes. The strikeouts are just happening for me right now. I considered myself a contact-pitcher when I got here, but I'm having a lot of fun with it right now."

ASU led the game 1-0 after Nehwon Norkeh scored in the first inning after he had led off with a single and then advanced home on a double play off the bat of Cameron Massengill. The Rams held their 1-0 lead until the seventh when Regis Aaron Byrniarski drove in a run on a fielder's choice. The tie game wouldn't last long though, as Snyder stepped up in the seventh and hit a two-out solo home run over the left-center field fence to give the Rams the 2-1 lead.

"J.C. really got into that one and gave us what we needed right then," Brooks said. "To get one out on a night like tonight was pretty impressive. We've been getting big hits from a lot of different guys this season and J.C. stepped up once again. He had a lot of good swing tonight and is off to a great start to the season."

With a 2-1 lead, ASU turned to Trae Davis who came in for a two-inning save where he had three strikeouts and did not allow a hit. It was his first save of his career and preserved Naemark's historic day. Naemark finished the day throwing 109 pitches and getting two flyouts and three groundouts to go along with his 15 strikeouts. Naemark now has a 1.12 ERA and 38 strikeouts through four stars and 24 innings of work.

"He's changed the way he attack guys and has become a pitcher who can put up a lot of strikeouts now," Brooks said. "He has increased his velocity since the fall and has added power to his ability to get guys out."

Snyder extended his team-leading hitting streak to seven games after going 2-for-3 with the home run and a single, while Norkeh, Paxton DeLaGarza, Derek Tyner and Brett David each had singles for the Rams. ASU extended its winning streak to seven games with the win in the first game of the doubleheader and took its home record to 7-0.