The Walk-Off Winnerâ¦
Christian Kirtley showed up big in game four against Long Beach State (LBSU). To the tune of 2 homeruns, reaching base safely 4 of 5 plate appearances, including a three-run go ahead homer to win the game.
Big-Time Playerâ¦
Look for Clayton Hall to have a significant impact in the next series as a reliever. Thrown into the ninth inning and extra innings in game four, Hall provided 4 shutout innings.
Win No. 9�
More shutout innings may be on the horizon for Rodney Boone as he looks for win No. 9 on the year, coming off 6 shutout innings against LBSU.
Keeps the Ball in the Parkâ¦
First place is just within the Gauchosâ grasp â¦
The Gauchos with a series win or sweep can go to the top of the Big West conference, with a little help from rival Cal Poly Slo playing host to top of the conference, UC Irvine.Â
A moral boost with half the season to play for â¦
The Tritons with a series win can break even in conference play or better yet, go one game above .500 with a series sweep.
The crafty lefty â¦
LHP Rodney Boone is coming off a 14-strikeout start against Cal State Northridge, looking to keep UC San Diegoâs bats quiet.