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Photo by: Keith Kountz/Fresno St
Diamond 'Dogs hold off Lobos for a 11-6 win to complete road sweep in Albuquerque
4/8/2018 3:45:00 PM | Baseball
The Diamond 'Dogs continued its hot-hitting from the plate on Sunday afternoon holding on for a 11-6 victory at New Mexico at Santa Ana Star Field to complete a three-game series sweep of the Lobos and give Fresno State its sixth straight win.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - With the potential go-ahead run at the plate with no outs in the bottom of the eighth, Bulldog freshman southpaw Jaime Arias came through in the clutch as he was able to escape the jam without allowing a run helping the Diamond 'Dogs hold off New Mexico for a 11-6 victory at Santa Ana Star Field on Sunday afternoon.
With the win, Fresno State (20-11, 7-8 MW) has now won six straight games and scored double-digit runs for the sixth time over its last nine games as the 'Dogs continued their hot-hitting from the plate.
For a seventh time in that nine-game stretch, the 'Dogs finished with double-figure hits totaling 12 hits in the contest. A day after being held to one extra-base knock, the Bulldogs had three on Sunday with a pair of home runst as sophomore Carter Bins hit his team-leading seventh of the season while junior Jeremiah Burks smacked his fifth longball of the year.
Torin Goldstein completed his impressive series at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance for his third three-hit in his last five games played. On the series, the redshirt senior went 8-for-12 with three RBIs and scored a run. Three other 'Dogs had two hits each as Zach Ashford, Burks and Bins all had multi-hit games.
Ashford reached base for a 33rd straight game with a single, double and scored two runs. Burks matched his career-high with three RBIs while scoring two runs and Bins scored a pair of runs and drove in three RBIs as well.
On the mound, Davis Moore picked up his third win of the season tossing 5.2 innings allowing 11 hits and six earned runs, but the Bulldog offense scored enough to give the sophomore right-hander his second win of the week and move him to 3-1 on the season. Arias pitched the final two innings for the 'Dogs to notch his first career save matching his season-high with five strikeouts.
How It Happened
For its fifth straight game, Fresno State got the scoring started putting up three quick runs in the top of the first taking advantage of walks to Burks and JT Arruda to put a pair of runners on for Bins who smashed a wind-aided down the right field line and out of the ballpark.
The Lobos got one run back in the bottom of the second on a fielder's choice by catcher Robby Campillo, but the Bulldogs quickly answered back with three runs in the top of the third as Burks tacked on two runs on a home run to right-center and an RBI groundout by Zach Presno extended the 'Dogs lead to 6-1.
The Bulldogs added two more runs in the top of the fourth for a 8-1 lead stringing together four straight one-out hits as a single by Nolan Dempsey was followed by a double by Ashford before back-to-back RBI singles by Burks and Arruda.
New Mexico (12-17-1, 6-9 MW) made a late push answering back with five straight runs scoring one run in the bottom of the fourth, three more in the fifth and one final run in the sixth to cut the game to 8-6. The Lobos threatened to tie the game in the eighth bringing the go-ahead run to the plate with no outs after opening the frame by drawing a pair of walks.
As they did all series long, Bulldog freshman handled adverse situations with veteran presence as Arias came on in relief to strand a pair of New Mexico baserunners in scoring position with a pair of strikeouts. Arias struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth to lock up his first career save and give the Bulldogs the series sweep.
Notes
- The 'Dogs doubled their win total over New Mexico in Albuquerque with the series sweep. Fresno State entered the weekend with only three wins ever at New Mexico in program history.
- The series sweep of the Lobos is the first Mountain West road sweep since April 30-May 1 against Air Force in a series played in Grand Junction, Colo. It is the first MW road sweep at the opponents' home field since May 8-10, 2015 at UNLV.
- Fresno State's six-game winning streak is its longest since starting the 2016 season with 11 straight wins.
- The four-game road winning streak is the longest since the 'Dogs won five road contest near the end of 2017 (4/23 at Nevada, 4/25 at Cal Poly, 5/3 at UC Riverside & 5/5 & 5/6 at UNLV).
- Over the last nine games, the 'Dogs are hitting .336 from the plate as a team scoring 92 runs and totaling 118 hits with 40 (24 doubles, one triple and 15 home runs) going for extra-bases.
- With San Diego State's 15-11 win at Air Force, the 'Dogs are now tied with the Falcons for fourth in the Mountain West with a 7-8 conference record. The top four teams in the league qualify for the MW Tournament set to be held May 24-27 at San Diego State. The Bulldogs and Falcons only meet once this season with a three-game series at Bob Bennett Stadium on April 27-29.
- It was the seventh multi-home run game of the season for the Bulldogs.
- It was Arias' fifth appearance of the season where he notched five strikeouts and ninth with multiple strikeouts.
Up next
The 'Dogs return home to host CSUN (15-16) on Tuesday night at 6:05 p.m. for Ag Fest Night as all fans who wear green to get in for FREE!
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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With the win, Fresno State (20-11, 7-8 MW) has now won six straight games and scored double-digit runs for the sixth time over its last nine games as the 'Dogs continued their hot-hitting from the plate.
For a seventh time in that nine-game stretch, the 'Dogs finished with double-figure hits totaling 12 hits in the contest. A day after being held to one extra-base knock, the Bulldogs had three on Sunday with a pair of home runst as sophomore Carter Bins hit his team-leading seventh of the season while junior Jeremiah Burks smacked his fifth longball of the year.
Torin Goldstein completed his impressive series at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance for his third three-hit in his last five games played. On the series, the redshirt senior went 8-for-12 with three RBIs and scored a run. Three other 'Dogs had two hits each as Zach Ashford, Burks and Bins all had multi-hit games.
Ashford reached base for a 33rd straight game with a single, double and scored two runs. Burks matched his career-high with three RBIs while scoring two runs and Bins scored a pair of runs and drove in three RBIs as well.
On the mound, Davis Moore picked up his third win of the season tossing 5.2 innings allowing 11 hits and six earned runs, but the Bulldog offense scored enough to give the sophomore right-hander his second win of the week and move him to 3-1 on the season. Arias pitched the final two innings for the 'Dogs to notch his first career save matching his season-high with five strikeouts.
How It Happened
For its fifth straight game, Fresno State got the scoring started putting up three quick runs in the top of the first taking advantage of walks to Burks and JT Arruda to put a pair of runners on for Bins who smashed a wind-aided down the right field line and out of the ballpark.
The Lobos got one run back in the bottom of the second on a fielder's choice by catcher Robby Campillo, but the Bulldogs quickly answered back with three runs in the top of the third as Burks tacked on two runs on a home run to right-center and an RBI groundout by Zach Presno extended the 'Dogs lead to 6-1.
The Bulldogs added two more runs in the top of the fourth for a 8-1 lead stringing together four straight one-out hits as a single by Nolan Dempsey was followed by a double by Ashford before back-to-back RBI singles by Burks and Arruda.
New Mexico (12-17-1, 6-9 MW) made a late push answering back with five straight runs scoring one run in the bottom of the fourth, three more in the fifth and one final run in the sixth to cut the game to 8-6. The Lobos threatened to tie the game in the eighth bringing the go-ahead run to the plate with no outs after opening the frame by drawing a pair of walks.
As they did all series long, Bulldog freshman handled adverse situations with veteran presence as Arias came on in relief to strand a pair of New Mexico baserunners in scoring position with a pair of strikeouts. Arias struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth to lock up his first career save and give the Bulldogs the series sweep.
Notes
- The 'Dogs doubled their win total over New Mexico in Albuquerque with the series sweep. Fresno State entered the weekend with only three wins ever at New Mexico in program history.
- The series sweep of the Lobos is the first Mountain West road sweep since April 30-May 1 against Air Force in a series played in Grand Junction, Colo. It is the first MW road sweep at the opponents' home field since May 8-10, 2015 at UNLV.
- Fresno State's six-game winning streak is its longest since starting the 2016 season with 11 straight wins.
- The four-game road winning streak is the longest since the 'Dogs won five road contest near the end of 2017 (4/23 at Nevada, 4/25 at Cal Poly, 5/3 at UC Riverside & 5/5 & 5/6 at UNLV).
- Over the last nine games, the 'Dogs are hitting .336 from the plate as a team scoring 92 runs and totaling 118 hits with 40 (24 doubles, one triple and 15 home runs) going for extra-bases.
- With San Diego State's 15-11 win at Air Force, the 'Dogs are now tied with the Falcons for fourth in the Mountain West with a 7-8 conference record. The top four teams in the league qualify for the MW Tournament set to be held May 24-27 at San Diego State. The Bulldogs and Falcons only meet once this season with a three-game series at Bob Bennett Stadium on April 27-29.
- It was the seventh multi-home run game of the season for the Bulldogs.
- It was Arias' fifth appearance of the season where he notched five strikeouts and ninth with multiple strikeouts.
Up next
The 'Dogs return home to host CSUN (15-16) on Tuesday night at 6:05 p.m. for Ag Fest Night as all fans who wear green to get in for FREE!
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @Fresno StateBSB
Instagram: fresnoathletics
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Moore, Davis (3-1)
L: GASSER, Robert (1-2)
S: Arias, Jaime (1)
Batting:
2B: Ashford, Zach 1
HR: Burks, Jeremiah 1 ; Bins, Carter 1
RBI: Burks, Jeremiah 3 ; Arruda, JT 1 ; Bins, Carter 3 ; Batesole, Korby 1 ; Presno, Zach 2 ; Goldstein, Torin 1
SF: Presno, Zach 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashford, Zach 2 ; Burks, Jeremiah 2 ; Arruda, JT 3 ; Bins, Carter 2 ; Batesole, Korby 1 ; Dempsey, Nolan 1
HBP: Arruda, JT 1 ; Bins, Carter 1
Batting:
2B: MERRITT, Brayden 1 ; DUNN, Chris 1
3B: MANG, Connor 1
RBI: SCHILLING, Hayden 1 ; MANG, Connor 1 ; DUNN, Chris 1 ; CAMPILLO, Robby 1 ; WATARI, Justin 1
SH: GOULDSMITH, Garrett 1
Base Running:
RUNS: MERRITT, Brayden 1 ; SCHILLING, Hayden 1 ; MANG, Connor 2 ; DUNN, Chris 1 ; SIKES, Phillip 1
HBP: MERRITT, Brayden 1
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