WATCH: Ivan Melendez hits three-run home run to give Texas early lead

Ivan Melendez has done a lot of good things for Texas baseball this season but nothing has been better than his home run ability. The slugger was at it again on Sunday afternoon, getting the party started early for the Longhorns against East Carolina.

Before even recording an out, Melendez was able to hit a three-run home run to give Texas a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The first two batters got on base via an infield single and walk before Melendez hit a deep drive into the left field.

You can watch the home run here.

3-RUN TITANIC 💣! @ivanmelendez17_ with his 32nd HR of the season! 😱

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— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 12, 2022

Melendez is now up to 32 home runs on the season, already a program record. He was the first college baseball player to have a 30 home run reason since Kris Bryant did so in 2013.

Texas, East Carolina in lengthy weather delay

Weather has been a problem in Greenville as East Carolina and Texas are waiting to play their winner take all Super Regional game. First pitch was delayed by an hour and moved back to 4:05 CT. Less than a half-inning later, the umpires had to call another delay as the two teams walked off the diamond.

Texas was off to a fast start, thanks to an Ivan Melendez three-run home run before there was even an out recorded. Skyler Messinger was able to knock in another run as well, and the Longhorns have an early 4-0 lead heading into the delay.

A trip to the Men’s College World Series in on the line after splitting the first two matchups. East Carolina was able to pull away on Friday afternoon in Game 1 thanks to their bats. Momentum was rolling in The Jungle before Texas came alive in the seventh inning of Game 2. A comeback win forced the all-important Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.