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The Gauchos got on the board in the first inning of the weekend with Kirtley collecting a two-out RBI double to score Zach Rodriguez and give UCSB the early lead. Mason Eng made it 2-0 in the top of the second, singling up the middle to score Willow, who doubled and stole third with two outs.
In the top of the third, Cummings led off with a single and came around to score on a Highlander error to make it 3-0. McClain O Connor brought Kirtley in with a two-out triple to give UCSB the early 4-0 lead.
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¦
UCSB Jumps on Cal Poly Early, Rolls to 12-3 Victory
Jason Willow (25) is greeted at home by UCSB teammate Bryce Willits after hitting a two-run homer. (Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo) By UCSB Sports Information
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A six-run first inning sparked the UCSB baseball team to a 12-3 win over Cal Poly on Sunday, giving the Gauchos the four-game Big West Series, 3-1.
JD Callahan (3-2) was solid in his Sunday start at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, tossing seven full innings and allowing just three runs, all of which came in the fourth inning. He gave up eight hits across the start, had no walks, and struck out six.