San Diego State's 13-6 win at New Mexico on Saturday averted a three-game sweep, enabling the Aztecs to return home just one game behind the Lobos in the Mountain West Conference standings.
An eight-run sixth inning keyed SDSU's victory. The Aztecs banged out 16 hits in the game, including three hits each by Ryan Muno, Jake Romanski and Ty France. DH Mitch Bluman had two hits and a team-high three RBI.
SDSU's Ryan Doran (4-2) allowed just two runs over five innings to get the victory.
New Mexico won the first two games of the series on 14-3 and 7-5 scores. SDSU's Michael Cederoth (1-4) had his struggles in the first game, allowing eight runs in four innings. SDSU had a 5-4 lead in the second game before the Lobos rallied for three runs in the seventh inning.
Perhaps most notable in the losses was all the walks issued by Aztecs pitchers, who walked eight batters in the first game and nine in the second game. They walked five in Saturday's win.
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS
New Mexico (6-3, 13-13)
Nevada (5-4, 17-11)
San Diego State (5-4, 13-14)
UNLV (4-4, 19-8)*
Air Force (2-4, 8-17)*
Fresno State (2-5, 6-18)
*does not include Sunday's result
LOOKING AHEAD
SDSU plays a home-and-home series with UC Riverside. The Aztecs play host to the Highlanders on Monday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium and travel Tuesday for a game at Riverside. UC Riverside (13-9) is coming off a three-game sweep of UC Irvine in its opening series of Big West play.
SDSU hopes to get catcher Brad Haynal back for the Riverside series. Haynal has been out with a hairline fracture of his hand suffered two weeks ago at Fresno State.
The Aztecs then meet Nevada for a three-game MWC series Friday-Sunday at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Wolf Pack comes in tied for second place with SDSU after taking two of three games this weekend against Fresno State.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
This weekend: Aztecs at New Mexico
It may be too early, just six games into Mountain West Conference play, to call this a first-place showdown, but San Diego State's three-game series this weekend at New Mexico will give one of the teams a leg up on the rest of the conference.
Here's a look at the series:
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS
San Diego State (4-2, 12-12)
New Mexico (4-2, 11-12)
Nevada (3-3, 15-10)
Air Force (2-2, 8-15)
UNLV (2-4, 17-8)Fresno State (1-3, 5-16)
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the all-time series against New Mexico 98-61, although the Lobos have won 18 of the past 25 games. New Mexico won five of six meetings last season.
SDSU GLANCE
SDSU starting pitchers Philip Walby and Michael Cederoth have limited opponents to .186 and .189 batting averages, respectively, and will be put to the test by the hard-hitting New Mexico lineup. Freshman third baseman Ty France has gone 9-for-26 (.346) during a seven-game hitting streak. ... First baseman Ryan Muno was welcomed back to the starting lineup last weekend against UNLV after missing a month with a broken right hand suffered during practice in the season's second week. Muno was 4-for-8 against the Rebels. ... Freshman closer Bubba Derby earned a save and a win in the two victories over UNLV. ... SDSU catcher Brad Haynal is expected to be out for one more week after suffering a hairline fracture in his hand two weeks ago at Fresno State. ... After the New Mexico series, the Aztecs return for a two-game, home-and-home series with UC Riverside. Monday the teams play at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Tuesday's game is at Riverside. SDSU then plays host to Nevada for a three-game conference series.
UNLV GLANCE
The Lobos were favorites in a preseason coaches poll to win the MWC championship. ... bring a .312 team batting average to the series. ... They are averaging 7.5 runs a game. ... National Player of the Year candidate 1B/3B D.J. Peterson (.392, 11 HR, 34 RBI) leads the way, along with C Mitch Garver (.389, 18 RBI, 8 SB) and OF Luke Campbell (.313, 20 RBI). ... The pitching staff isn't as accomplished, compiling a 4.99 ERA. The starters, listed above, have not been overwhelming. Josh Walker (2-0. 2.82, 3 SV) has been solid at the back end.
Here's a look at the series:
FRIDAY
SDSU RHP Michael Cederoth (1-3, 2.03) vs. New Mexico RHP A.J. Carman (1-0, 4.40), 2:05 p.m. (MT).
SATURDAY
SDSU RHP Philip Walby (1-2, 3.12) vs. New Mexico RHP Sam Wolff (1-2, 4.91), 2:05 p.m. (MT).
SUNDAY
SDSU RHP Ryan Doran (3-1, 3.28) vs. New Mexico LHP Alex Estrella (0-0, 3.78), 1:05 p.m. (MT).
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS
San Diego State (4-2, 12-12)
New Mexico (4-2, 11-12)
Nevada (3-3, 15-10)
Air Force (2-2, 8-15)
UNLV (2-4, 17-8)Fresno State (1-3, 5-16)
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the all-time series against New Mexico 98-61, although the Lobos have won 18 of the past 25 games. New Mexico won five of six meetings last season.
SDSU GLANCE
SDSU starting pitchers Philip Walby and Michael Cederoth have limited opponents to .186 and .189 batting averages, respectively, and will be put to the test by the hard-hitting New Mexico lineup. Freshman third baseman Ty France has gone 9-for-26 (.346) during a seven-game hitting streak. ... First baseman Ryan Muno was welcomed back to the starting lineup last weekend against UNLV after missing a month with a broken right hand suffered during practice in the season's second week. Muno was 4-for-8 against the Rebels. ... Freshman closer Bubba Derby earned a save and a win in the two victories over UNLV. ... SDSU catcher Brad Haynal is expected to be out for one more week after suffering a hairline fracture in his hand two weeks ago at Fresno State. ... After the New Mexico series, the Aztecs return for a two-game, home-and-home series with UC Riverside. Monday the teams play at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Tuesday's game is at Riverside. SDSU then plays host to Nevada for a three-game conference series.
UNLV GLANCE
The Lobos were favorites in a preseason coaches poll to win the MWC championship. ... bring a .312 team batting average to the series. ... They are averaging 7.5 runs a game. ... National Player of the Year candidate 1B/3B D.J. Peterson (.392, 11 HR, 34 RBI) leads the way, along with C Mitch Garver (.389, 18 RBI, 8 SB) and OF Luke Campbell (.313, 20 RBI). ... The pitching staff isn't as accomplished, compiling a 4.99 ERA. The starters, listed above, have not been overwhelming. Josh Walker (2-0. 2.82, 3 SV) has been solid at the back end.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Aztecs rally in ninth for 5-4 win over UNLV
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Sometimes it's best not to try to figure out the game of baseball and just enjoy the moment when things go your way.
San Diego State had its struggles much of the game Sunday afternoon against UNLV before rallying in the ninth inning for a 5-4 walkoff win at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The victory enabled the Aztecs (4-2, 12-12) to win the Mountain West Conference series against the Rebels (2-4, 17-7) and remain atop the conference standings.
"It was real big to get that win because Vegas is a hot team," said SDSU second baseman Tim Zier, who drove in the tying run in the ninth. "It's real big to win to our first two series (including last week at Freno State) and show we're here to play."
The Aztecs trailed 4-3 coming into the ninth. To that point, they had allowed three unearned runs in the game and collected just three hits -- all in the fourth inning.
Their fortunes began to change in the final inning when Danny Sheehan was hit by a pitch from UNLV reliever Brady Zuniga with one out. Evan Potter followed with a single between first and second to put runners at the corners. Greg Allen then walked to load the bases.
Zier made it 4-4 when he hit a ball up the middle that UNLV shortstop T.J. White gloved but could only throw to first, allowing Sheehan to score and the other runners to move up.
Ryan Muno was then walked intentionally to set up a force at any base. Jake Romanski came to the plate and immediately got in an 0-2 hole. But a subsequent curveball from Zuniga (1-1) came in too tight, hitting Romanski in the left arm to force home the winning run.
"I couldn't really move out of the way," said Romanski. "I didn't want to move out of the way. I was trying to do anything I could right there to get the win for our team. ... It gives us some momentum and confidence going into New Mexico (this weekend)."
It did not seem like SDSU's day most of the afternoon. UNLV scored first when T.J. White doubled off Doran in the third inning and Brandon Bayardi singled him home to make it 1-0.
The Aztecs were held hitless by UNLV starter John Richy through the first three innings before they got going in the fourth. A one-out walk to Muno got things started. Romanski then singled for the team's first hit. Singles by Ty France and Matt Munoz each drove in a run to give SDSU a 2-1 lead. The three singles represented the Aztecs' only hits until the ninth inning.
SDSU made two defensive mistakes in the sixth that led to three unearned runs, enabling UNLV to take a 4-2 lead. A walk and a single put runners at first an second with one out. An errant pickoff throw by catcher Romanski bounced in front of first baseman Muno and went down the right-field line allowing one run to score and the other runner to move to second. UNLV's Justin Jones then reached base (going all the way to second) on a fly ball misplayed by center fielder Greg Allen for an error. After a strikeout, the Rebels' Collin Yelich hit a two-run single to right field to give UNLV the two-run lead.
The Aztecs got one of the runs back in the seventh inning when Munoz reached on one error, moved to third on another error, then scored on Sheehan's sacrifice fly to center field to make it 4-3. SDSU got the potential tying run to third base, but couldn't get it in.
SDSU starter Ryan Doran pitched the first 5 2/3 innings for the SDSU, allowing one earned run with five strikeouts and one walk. Relievers Ethan Miller and Bubba Derby (2-1) finished up for the Aztecs.
SDSU hits the road now for a three-game series Thursday through Saturday at New Mexico, which shares first place in the conference with the Aztecs.
San Diego State had its struggles much of the game Sunday afternoon against UNLV before rallying in the ninth inning for a 5-4 walkoff win at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The victory enabled the Aztecs (4-2, 12-12) to win the Mountain West Conference series against the Rebels (2-4, 17-7) and remain atop the conference standings.
"It was real big to get that win because Vegas is a hot team," said SDSU second baseman Tim Zier, who drove in the tying run in the ninth. "It's real big to win to our first two series (including last week at Freno State) and show we're here to play."
The Aztecs trailed 4-3 coming into the ninth. To that point, they had allowed three unearned runs in the game and collected just three hits -- all in the fourth inning.
Their fortunes began to change in the final inning when Danny Sheehan was hit by a pitch from UNLV reliever Brady Zuniga with one out. Evan Potter followed with a single between first and second to put runners at the corners. Greg Allen then walked to load the bases.
Zier made it 4-4 when he hit a ball up the middle that UNLV shortstop T.J. White gloved but could only throw to first, allowing Sheehan to score and the other runners to move up.
Ryan Muno was then walked intentionally to set up a force at any base. Jake Romanski came to the plate and immediately got in an 0-2 hole. But a subsequent curveball from Zuniga (1-1) came in too tight, hitting Romanski in the left arm to force home the winning run.
"I couldn't really move out of the way," said Romanski. "I didn't want to move out of the way. I was trying to do anything I could right there to get the win for our team. ... It gives us some momentum and confidence going into New Mexico (this weekend)."
It did not seem like SDSU's day most of the afternoon. UNLV scored first when T.J. White doubled off Doran in the third inning and Brandon Bayardi singled him home to make it 1-0.
The Aztecs were held hitless by UNLV starter John Richy through the first three innings before they got going in the fourth. A one-out walk to Muno got things started. Romanski then singled for the team's first hit. Singles by Ty France and Matt Munoz each drove in a run to give SDSU a 2-1 lead. The three singles represented the Aztecs' only hits until the ninth inning.
SDSU made two defensive mistakes in the sixth that led to three unearned runs, enabling UNLV to take a 4-2 lead. A walk and a single put runners at first an second with one out. An errant pickoff throw by catcher Romanski bounced in front of first baseman Muno and went down the right-field line allowing one run to score and the other runner to move to second. UNLV's Justin Jones then reached base (going all the way to second) on a fly ball misplayed by center fielder Greg Allen for an error. After a strikeout, the Rebels' Collin Yelich hit a two-run single to right field to give UNLV the two-run lead.
The Aztecs got one of the runs back in the seventh inning when Munoz reached on one error, moved to third on another error, then scored on Sheehan's sacrifice fly to center field to make it 4-3. SDSU got the potential tying run to third base, but couldn't get it in.
SDSU starter Ryan Doran pitched the first 5 2/3 innings for the SDSU, allowing one earned run with five strikeouts and one walk. Relievers Ethan Miller and Bubba Derby (2-1) finished up for the Aztecs.
SDSU hits the road now for a three-game series Thursday through Saturday at New Mexico, which shares first place in the conference with the Aztecs.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Aztecs' winning streak ends with 4-2 loss to UNLV
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- San Diego State couldn't take advantage of another fine performance by its starting pitcher, watching its four-game winning streak come to an end against UNLV in Saturday afternoon's 4-2 Mountain West Conference loss at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Aztecs junior right-hander Philip Walby (1-2) did not give up a hit through the game's first five innings and did not give up a run until the seventh. Walby allowed five hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts and three walks before Justin Hepner relieved him with one out in the ninth.
SDSU (11-12, 3-2) had six hits off three Rebels pitchers, managing single runs in the sixth and eighth innings. The Aztecs had their opportunities, but failed to convert in several situations. They left runners at second and third on three occasions and went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position for the game.
Walby pitched to the minimum through five innings, walks in the second and fourth innings erased on double plays. He didn't allow his first hit until UNLV's T.J. white singled to left field leading off the sixth inning. But the Rebels (17-6, 2-3) turned a leadoff walk and a double in the seventh into a 2-1 lead. UNLV added an unearned run in the eighth and completed the scoring on Brandon Bayadi's home run leading off the ninth.
The Aztecs had several chances to grab control of the game, beginning with Greg Allen's single leading off the first. Allen moved to second base when teammate Jake Romanski walked. But a double play ended that threat.
In the fourth, Romanski doubled, Ryan Muno walked and they both moved up on a wild pitch. But UNLV got out of it on a short fly ball to right field and a strikeout.
SDSU finally broke through for a run in the sixth inning when Tim Zier led off with an infield single behind the second base bag, moved to second on a walk to Ty France and scored on Matt Munoz's double to left-center.
The Aztecs' lead was short-lived, however, with UNLV answering in the seventh. SDSU got one run back in the eighth, scoring on an infield out by Steven Pallares, but didn't do anything thereafter.
The teams conclude the three-game series Sunday at 1 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Aztecs junior right-hander Philip Walby (1-2) did not give up a hit through the game's first five innings and did not give up a run until the seventh. Walby allowed five hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts and three walks before Justin Hepner relieved him with one out in the ninth.
SDSU (11-12, 3-2) had six hits off three Rebels pitchers, managing single runs in the sixth and eighth innings. The Aztecs had their opportunities, but failed to convert in several situations. They left runners at second and third on three occasions and went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position for the game.
Walby pitched to the minimum through five innings, walks in the second and fourth innings erased on double plays. He didn't allow his first hit until UNLV's T.J. white singled to left field leading off the sixth inning. But the Rebels (17-6, 2-3) turned a leadoff walk and a double in the seventh into a 2-1 lead. UNLV added an unearned run in the eighth and completed the scoring on Brandon Bayadi's home run leading off the ninth.
The Aztecs had several chances to grab control of the game, beginning with Greg Allen's single leading off the first. Allen moved to second base when teammate Jake Romanski walked. But a double play ended that threat.
In the fourth, Romanski doubled, Ryan Muno walked and they both moved up on a wild pitch. But UNLV got out of it on a short fly ball to right field and a strikeout.
SDSU finally broke through for a run in the sixth inning when Tim Zier led off with an infield single behind the second base bag, moved to second on a walk to Ty France and scored on Matt Munoz's double to left-center.
The Aztecs' lead was short-lived, however, with UNLV answering in the seventh. SDSU got one run back in the eighth, scoring on an infield out by Steven Pallares, but didn't do anything thereafter.
The teams conclude the three-game series Sunday at 1 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Aztecs open UNLV series with 5-3 victory
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- San Diego State third baseman Ty France has been struggling to get his batting average above .200 in the first month of the season, but a big hit Friday night against UNLV lifted from his shoulders whatever weight France was carrying around.
France singled up the middle in the eighth inning to drive in two runs and give the Aztecs a 5-3 Mountain West Conference victory over UNLV at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Freshman closer Bubba Derby retired the Rebels (16-6, 1-3) in order in the ninth to secure the win for SDSU (11-11, 3-1).
The Aztecs' rally began when Ryan Muno followed a one-out walk to Jake Romanski with a double to put runners at second and third. That set the stage for France. He came into the game batting .192 and was 0-for-3 before the single off UNLV reliever Tyler Iodence. While France's batting average may not be as robust as he would like, the freshman from West Covina has made the most of his hits. His 14 RBI shares the team lead with Tim Zier.
SDSU sophomore right-hander Michael Cederoth had another solid start, allowing just one earned run over 6.2 innings with eight strikeouts and two walks. But, once again, Cederoth had little to show for it. The Aztecs had not scored in 15 straight innings with Cederoth on the mound during his two most recent starts. They tallied single runs in each of the first three innings against the Rebels to provide some run support. But two errors (including one on a throw by Cederoth) led to two unearned runs. He was relieved in the seventh by teammate Ethan Miller (3-0) after UNLV score to make it 3-3.
Muno went 3-for-4 with and RBI and two doubles in his return to the lineup. He had been sidelined the past month with a broken right hand. Muno doubled home the game's first run in the first inning.
UNLV scored twice in the second inning to take a 2-1 lead. SDSU's Avondre Bollar doubled home a run in the second inning to make it 2-2. SDSU regained the lead in the third inning when an infield out by Romanski scored Zier from third base.
The teams continue the three-game series Saturday at 2 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
France singled up the middle in the eighth inning to drive in two runs and give the Aztecs a 5-3 Mountain West Conference victory over UNLV at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Freshman closer Bubba Derby retired the Rebels (16-6, 1-3) in order in the ninth to secure the win for SDSU (11-11, 3-1).
The Aztecs' rally began when Ryan Muno followed a one-out walk to Jake Romanski with a double to put runners at second and third. That set the stage for France. He came into the game batting .192 and was 0-for-3 before the single off UNLV reliever Tyler Iodence. While France's batting average may not be as robust as he would like, the freshman from West Covina has made the most of his hits. His 14 RBI shares the team lead with Tim Zier.
SDSU sophomore right-hander Michael Cederoth had another solid start, allowing just one earned run over 6.2 innings with eight strikeouts and two walks. But, once again, Cederoth had little to show for it. The Aztecs had not scored in 15 straight innings with Cederoth on the mound during his two most recent starts. They tallied single runs in each of the first three innings against the Rebels to provide some run support. But two errors (including one on a throw by Cederoth) led to two unearned runs. He was relieved in the seventh by teammate Ethan Miller (3-0) after UNLV score to make it 3-3.
Muno went 3-for-4 with and RBI and two doubles in his return to the lineup. He had been sidelined the past month with a broken right hand. Muno doubled home the game's first run in the first inning.
UNLV scored twice in the second inning to take a 2-1 lead. SDSU's Avondre Bollar doubled home a run in the second inning to make it 2-2. SDSU regained the lead in the third inning when an infield out by Romanski scored Zier from third base.
The teams continue the three-game series Saturday at 2 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
This weekend: UNLV (16-5) at Aztecs (10-11)
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego State returned home for the first time in 16 days with a 12-2 nonconference victory Tuesday night over Long Beach State. The Aztecs are hoping to carry some of that offense in this weekend's Mountain West Conference series against UNLV, which comes to town for three games at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Here's a look at the series:
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS
Nevada (2-1, 13-8)
San Diego State (2-1, 10-11)
New Mexico (2-1, 9-11)
UNLV (1-2, 9-11)
Air Force (1-2, 7-13)
Fresno State (1-2, 4-15)
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the overall series 68-45 and has won 18 of the past 21 meetings, including a 15-9 victory in the 2012 Mountain West Tournament. The Aztecs won five of six meetings last year during conference play.
SDSU GLANCE
The Aztecs are optimistic that first baseman Ryan Muno will return against UNLV. Muno has been sidelined since the second week of the season when he broke his right hand in practice . ... Category leaders: Catcher Jake Romanski leads the team in batting average (.389), second baseman Tim Zier leads in RBI (14), third baseman Ty France leads in home runs (2) and center fielder Greg Allen in stolen bases (9). ... Danny Sheehan (.308), Muno (.308) and Allen (.303) are the other three players hitting over .300. ... SDSU has only three home runs as a team (Matt Muoz has the other one besides France), but the Aztecs have allowed only four homers. SDSU has been much more successful on the bases (32-of-42 in steals) compared to opponents (17-of-31). ... Freshman closer Bubba Derby is among the national leaders with five saves. ... Head coach Tony Gwynn picked up his 300th career victory against Long Beach State.
UNLV GLANCE
The Rebels, who defeated BYU 10-3 on Monday, lost two of three games last weekend at home to New Mexico in the opening weekend of conference play. The biggest weekend of the season so far was a three-game sweep at Stanford March 8-10. The Rebels are batting .308 as a team (opponents .235) and have a team ERA of 3.02 (opponents 5.56). .... UNLV is led by senior Mark Shannon, who is batting .386 with 17 RBI. Shannon also is among the team's top pitchers with a 3-0 record and 1.61 ERA. ... Five other players join Shannon batting over .300 with double figures in RBI, including Erik VanMeetren (.362, 15 RBI) and Justin Jones (.339, 15 RBI). ... Senior Andy Beresford (3-0, 0.84 ERA, 3 SV) has been solid out of the bullpen. ... UNLV plays across town at USD on Monday afternoon before heading back to Las Vegas.
Here's a look at the series:
FRIDAY
UNLV RHP Erick Fedde (3-0, 2.25) vs. SDSU RHP Michael Cederoth (1-3, 2.23), 6 p.m.
SATURDAY
UNLV RHP Buddy Borden (2-1, 1.29) vs. SDSU RHP Philip Walby (1-1, 3.08), 2 p.m.
SUNDAY
UNLV RHP John Richy (2-3, 4.26) vs. SDSU RHP Ryan Doran (3-2, 3.60), 1 p.m.
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS
Nevada (2-1, 13-8)
San Diego State (2-1, 10-11)
New Mexico (2-1, 9-11)
UNLV (1-2, 9-11)
Air Force (1-2, 7-13)
Fresno State (1-2, 4-15)
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the overall series 68-45 and has won 18 of the past 21 meetings, including a 15-9 victory in the 2012 Mountain West Tournament. The Aztecs won five of six meetings last year during conference play.
SDSU GLANCE
The Aztecs are optimistic that first baseman Ryan Muno will return against UNLV. Muno has been sidelined since the second week of the season when he broke his right hand in practice . ... Category leaders: Catcher Jake Romanski leads the team in batting average (.389), second baseman Tim Zier leads in RBI (14), third baseman Ty France leads in home runs (2) and center fielder Greg Allen in stolen bases (9). ... Danny Sheehan (.308), Muno (.308) and Allen (.303) are the other three players hitting over .300. ... SDSU has only three home runs as a team (Matt Muoz has the other one besides France), but the Aztecs have allowed only four homers. SDSU has been much more successful on the bases (32-of-42 in steals) compared to opponents (17-of-31). ... Freshman closer Bubba Derby is among the national leaders with five saves. ... Head coach Tony Gwynn picked up his 300th career victory against Long Beach State.
UNLV GLANCE
The Rebels, who defeated BYU 10-3 on Monday, lost two of three games last weekend at home to New Mexico in the opening weekend of conference play. The biggest weekend of the season so far was a three-game sweep at Stanford March 8-10. The Rebels are batting .308 as a team (opponents .235) and have a team ERA of 3.02 (opponents 5.56). .... UNLV is led by senior Mark Shannon, who is batting .386 with 17 RBI. Shannon also is among the team's top pitchers with a 3-0 record and 1.61 ERA. ... Five other players join Shannon batting over .300 with double figures in RBI, including Erik VanMeetren (.362, 15 RBI) and Justin Jones (.339, 15 RBI). ... Senior Andy Beresford (3-0, 0.84 ERA, 3 SV) has been solid out of the bullpen. ... UNLV plays across town at USD on Monday afternoon before heading back to Las Vegas.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Aztecs a hit at home in 12-2 win over Long Beach St.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Welcome home.
San Diego State played its first home game in 16 days on Tuesday night, banging out 17 hits while Aztecs starting pitcher Mike RoBards and two relievers took care of things on the mound in a 12-2 nonconference victory over Long Beach State at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
"We swung the bats good tonight. We're making progress," said SDSU head coach Tony Gwynn, who collected his 300th career victory with the win. "Tonight was just carryover from the weekend (when the team won two games at Fresno State). "Our pitching's been good. We just have to score some runs.
SDSU right fielder Steven Pallares had a game-high three RBI. Second baseman Tim Zier had a game-high four hits while left fielder Matt Munoz added three hits for the Aztecs. Zier, catcher Jake Romanski and third baseman Ty France each drove in two runs.
Romanski and France both had RBI singles in the first inning off Long Beach State starter Eddie Magallon (0-1) to stake the Aztecs to a 2-0 lead. SDSU added a run in the second inning on a single by Zier and a run in the third inning on a single by DH Danny Sheehan.
Long Beach State scored its first run in the fourth inning to make it 4-1, but the Aztecs came right back with two runs in the bottom of the inning on a single by right fielder Steven Pallares and an infield out my first baseman Mitch Bluman.
Four runs in the fifth inning expanded SDSU's lead to 10-1. A sacrifice fly by France and a single to center by Munoz scored the first two runs. Pallares brought home the last two runs with a double to left field. It was SDSU's 13th hit of the game and the only one for extra bases.
The Dirtbags picked up an unearned run in the sixth inning to make it 10-2. SDSU added a pair of runs in the eight on RBI singles by Zier and Romanski to complete the scoring.
RoBards (1-0), a sophomore left-hander from Oceanside High, pitched into the sixth for the Aztecs. He allowed eight hits and one earned run with three strikeouts and one walk before Sapp came on in relief to get the final out of the sixth. Sapp allowed just one hit over 2.1 innings. T.J. Kendzora closed out the Dirtbags in the ninth.
The Aztecs resume Mountain West Conference play this weekend when they play host to UNLV. The series begins Friday at 6:05 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
San Diego State played its first home game in 16 days on Tuesday night, banging out 17 hits while Aztecs starting pitcher Mike RoBards and two relievers took care of things on the mound in a 12-2 nonconference victory over Long Beach State at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
"We swung the bats good tonight. We're making progress," said SDSU head coach Tony Gwynn, who collected his 300th career victory with the win. "Tonight was just carryover from the weekend (when the team won two games at Fresno State). "Our pitching's been good. We just have to score some runs.
SDSU (10-11) scored early and often against Long Beach State (9-12), building a 10-1 lead through five innings. By the time it was over, eight of the nine players in SDSU's starting lineup had at least one hit and the Aztecs had reached season highs for hits and runs.
SDSU right fielder Steven Pallares had a game-high three RBI. Second baseman Tim Zier had a game-high four hits while left fielder Matt Munoz added three hits for the Aztecs. Zier, catcher Jake Romanski and third baseman Ty France each drove in two runs.
Romanski and France both had RBI singles in the first inning off Long Beach State starter Eddie Magallon (0-1) to stake the Aztecs to a 2-0 lead. SDSU added a run in the second inning on a single by Zier and a run in the third inning on a single by DH Danny Sheehan.
Long Beach State scored its first run in the fourth inning to make it 4-1, but the Aztecs came right back with two runs in the bottom of the inning on a single by right fielder Steven Pallares and an infield out my first baseman Mitch Bluman.
Four runs in the fifth inning expanded SDSU's lead to 10-1. A sacrifice fly by France and a single to center by Munoz scored the first two runs. Pallares brought home the last two runs with a double to left field. It was SDSU's 13th hit of the game and the only one for extra bases.
The Dirtbags picked up an unearned run in the sixth inning to make it 10-2. SDSU added a pair of runs in the eight on RBI singles by Zier and Romanski to complete the scoring.
RoBards (1-0), a sophomore left-hander from Oceanside High, pitched into the sixth for the Aztecs. He allowed eight hits and one earned run with three strikeouts and one walk before Sapp came on in relief to get the final out of the sixth. Sapp allowed just one hit over 2.1 innings. T.J. Kendzora closed out the Dirtbags in the ninth.
The Aztecs resume Mountain West Conference play this weekend when they play host to UNLV. The series begins Friday at 6:05 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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