Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
New Mexico State
`Dogs Continue NMSU Series Sunday
4/11/2009 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
April 11, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - Beiden Field was home to a pitcher's duel Saturday night. The Bulldog pitching staff struck out 10 Aggie batters, but fell to New Mexico State 2-0. For the second night in row, the Bulldog pitchers quieted one of the nation's best offensive teams, allowing only two hits. Fresno State is 1-1 in conference play and 17-15 overall.
This is only the second time the `Dogs have been shutout this season. The New Mexico State pitching staff held the Bulldog offense to three hits, the fewest of the season in a single game. Fresno State is averaging nine hits a game.
In the first inning sophomore Danny Muno stole second and third bases. The most stolen bases in a game by a single player are five, which has been done three times, most recently in 1989 by Tom Goodwin.
Junior Matt Morse sat down the first nine batters he faced in order. Morse threw a career-high 7 1/3 innings striking out seven and allowing only two hits.
New Mexico State scored first in the fourth inning taking a 1-0 lead. The Bulldogs got out of a jam allowing only one Aggie to score and retiring the side with the bases loaded.
Sophomore Gene Escat came in relief and retired the eighth inning striking out an Aggie batter leaving two runners stranded on base.
The Aggies scored in the top of the ninth inning earning the 2-0 victory.
The Bulldogs and Aggies continue the four-game series tomorrow at 2:05 p.m.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The `Dogs open WAC play as the New Mexico State Aggies come to Beiden Field April 10-13. The `Dogs and Aggies play Friday at 6:05 pm, Saturday at 6:05 pm, Sunday at 2:05 pm and wrap up the series Monday at 6:05 pm. Junior Bulldog Kids Club members can run the bases after Sunday's game. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office, calling 278-DOGS or online at gobulldogs.com.
