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¦
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Game One Breakdown: Loss
The Gauchos got out in front early; in the top of the second inning, Bryce Willits drove in a run with an RBI double, and Nicolas Vogt brought in Willits with an RBI single. Vogt continued to make an impact, as he would steal home in the top of the fourth to make it a 3-0 Gaucho lead. The momentum was put to a halt, however, as the Dirtbags responded with a 1-run fourth inning and a 3-run fifth inning. That would prove to be the decisive inning, as the Dirtbags held on for a 4-3 victory.Â
Game One Breakdown: Victory
The bats did what theyâve been doing all season, exploding for 7 runs in the first inning and 11 runs throughout the first three innings. This was followed up by a tremendous outing from Michael McGreevy, going 6 of the 7 innings and giving up 2 runs in the six innings. All in all, the Gauchos put it all together in game one, putting up 15 runs, only giving up 2 to the Tritons and committing no errors en route to a 15-2 victory.Â
Game Two Breakdown: Victory!
The bats stayed awake for game one of the doubleheader. The Gauchos put up multiple solid innings of 3 runs in the second, sixth and seventh innings, as well as a 4 spot in the fourth inning. Starter Rodney Boone did his part, going a solid six innings while holding the Tritons to 3 runs. A recurring theme: the gloves were golden, committing 0 errors, leading to a 15-10 win.Â
April 16, 2021 at 10:45 am by Garret Harcourt
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Just as the Gauchos wrapped up the series this weekend against Cal State Northridge. Letâs take a look at how the team is doing a little past the halfway point of the season.Â
With much to play for as the season goes on, the Gauchos are in the midst of a battle for the top spot in the Big West with UC rival, UC Irvine. Although the Gauchos boast a better win percentage at 70% as opposed to UCIâs 65.5% in conference play, the Gauchos are a game back of the Anteaters.Â