Fresno State Athletics
Friday, February 22
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Photo by: Keith Kountz/Fresno State
Diamond 'Dogs open Tony Gwynn Legacy with dominant 11-3 win over Kansas State
2/22/2019 5:00:00 PM | Baseball
The Bulldogs opened up the 2019 Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament on Friday afternoon with a dominant 11-3 win over Kansas State at Fowler Park on the campus of the University of San Diego.
SAN DIEGO - The Bulldogs opened up the 2019 Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament on Friday afternoon with a dominant 11-3 win over Kansas State at Fowler Park on the campus of the University of San Diego.
Fresno State (3-1) totaled a season-high 13 hits in the contest led by sophomore first baseman Zach Presno who matched his career-high with three hits, including hitting his second home run of the season and drove in a career-best four RBIs.
Nolan Dempsey, McCarthy Tatum and Nate Thimjon, who got his first start of the season, all tallied two hits apiece as the 'Dogs scored a run in six of the first seven innings of the game.
On the pitching side, junior right-hander Ryan Jensen improved to 2-0 on the season with a stellar effort tossing six innings while only holding Kansas State (2-4) to four hits, one earned run, two walks and struck out four. Tiegen Jones, Ryan Sullivan, Robbie Peters and Kyle Pruhsmeier combined to throw the final three innings as both Peters and Pruhsmeier worked an inning while each striking out a pair as both made their Bulldog debuts on the mound.
How It Happened
The Bulldogs struck first in the top of the second with a pair of runs as Presno drove in the 'Dogs first run with an RBI single to left-center scoring Tatum from third base, who led off the frame with a single through the left side. Right fielder Miles Tomczak followed Presno with an RBI groundout back to Kansas State starting pitcher Tyler Eckberg that drove home Dempsey from third.
The 'Dogs erupted for its highest single-inning so far this season in the top of the third plating five runs to take a commanding 7-0 lead. Tatum smacked a one-out double to center field to bring in both Zach Ashford and Carter Bins. Dempsey made it 5-0 with a single through the left side to drive in Tatum who scooted all the way around the bases from second. With Dempsey advancing to second on the Wildcats' throw home, Presno followed drilling a home run deep to right-center.
Fresno State added one run apiece in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings. Thimjon scored on a wild pitch in the fourth and RBI singles by Presno in the fifth and JT Arruda in the sixth made it 10-0 before the Wildcats finally broke up the shutout bid in the bottom of the frame with a single by Cameron Thompson.
A bases-loaded walk to Ashford in the seventh scored Presno from third to give the 'Dogs their 11th and final run as the scoring concluded with a two-run home run by freshman Jeffrey Boggess off Pruhsmeier in the ninth.
Quotes
Head Coach Mike Batesole
On Ryan Jensen's performance today against Kansas State......
"He had outstanding fastball command. A lot of confidence and if can get going, he will have a big year."
On playing 16 position players and five pitchers in the game.....
"It is great to have them come in the game and have some success. It goes a long ways for a ball club and when it is not just nine guys, but 13, 14 and pitchers are doing there piece, that is great."
On moving onto Saturday versus No. 25 Cal State Fullerton....
"Same thing we saw today, just want to keep it going tomorrow."
Notes
- This was the Bulldogs' first win over a current Big 12 opponent since May 5, 2001 when the 'Dogs defeated TCU, 6-5 in Fort Worth.
- It was the most runs the 'Dogs have scored since April 6, 2018 when they scored 15 at New Mexico. The Bulldogs scored in double-digits in 10 games in 2018 with a 6-4 record.
- It is the fifth time in the last six seasons, the Bulldogs are 3-1 or better after four games. Only 2017 saw the 'Dogs with a worse mark at 2-2.
Up next
The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday afternoon taking on No. 25 Cal State Fullerton (3-1) at 1:00 p.m. from Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State. The Titans defeated Missouri State, 7-0 on Friday afternoon at San Diego State.
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Fresno State (3-1) totaled a season-high 13 hits in the contest led by sophomore first baseman Zach Presno who matched his career-high with three hits, including hitting his second home run of the season and drove in a career-best four RBIs.
Nolan Dempsey, McCarthy Tatum and Nate Thimjon, who got his first start of the season, all tallied two hits apiece as the 'Dogs scored a run in six of the first seven innings of the game.
On the pitching side, junior right-hander Ryan Jensen improved to 2-0 on the season with a stellar effort tossing six innings while only holding Kansas State (2-4) to four hits, one earned run, two walks and struck out four. Tiegen Jones, Ryan Sullivan, Robbie Peters and Kyle Pruhsmeier combined to throw the final three innings as both Peters and Pruhsmeier worked an inning while each striking out a pair as both made their Bulldog debuts on the mound.
How It Happened
The Bulldogs struck first in the top of the second with a pair of runs as Presno drove in the 'Dogs first run with an RBI single to left-center scoring Tatum from third base, who led off the frame with a single through the left side. Right fielder Miles Tomczak followed Presno with an RBI groundout back to Kansas State starting pitcher Tyler Eckberg that drove home Dempsey from third.
The 'Dogs erupted for its highest single-inning so far this season in the top of the third plating five runs to take a commanding 7-0 lead. Tatum smacked a one-out double to center field to bring in both Zach Ashford and Carter Bins. Dempsey made it 5-0 with a single through the left side to drive in Tatum who scooted all the way around the bases from second. With Dempsey advancing to second on the Wildcats' throw home, Presno followed drilling a home run deep to right-center.
Fresno State added one run apiece in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings. Thimjon scored on a wild pitch in the fourth and RBI singles by Presno in the fifth and JT Arruda in the sixth made it 10-0 before the Wildcats finally broke up the shutout bid in the bottom of the frame with a single by Cameron Thompson.
A bases-loaded walk to Ashford in the seventh scored Presno from third to give the 'Dogs their 11th and final run as the scoring concluded with a two-run home run by freshman Jeffrey Boggess off Pruhsmeier in the ninth.
Quotes
Head Coach Mike Batesole
On Ryan Jensen's performance today against Kansas State......
"He had outstanding fastball command. A lot of confidence and if can get going, he will have a big year."
On playing 16 position players and five pitchers in the game.....
"It is great to have them come in the game and have some success. It goes a long ways for a ball club and when it is not just nine guys, but 13, 14 and pitchers are doing there piece, that is great."
On moving onto Saturday versus No. 25 Cal State Fullerton....
"Same thing we saw today, just want to keep it going tomorrow."
Notes
- This was the Bulldogs' first win over a current Big 12 opponent since May 5, 2001 when the 'Dogs defeated TCU, 6-5 in Fort Worth.
- It was the most runs the 'Dogs have scored since April 6, 2018 when they scored 15 at New Mexico. The Bulldogs scored in double-digits in 10 games in 2018 with a 6-4 record.
- It is the fifth time in the last six seasons, the Bulldogs are 3-1 or better after four games. Only 2017 saw the 'Dogs with a worse mark at 2-2.
Up next
The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday afternoon taking on No. 25 Cal State Fullerton (3-1) at 1:00 p.m. from Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State. The Titans defeated Missouri State, 7-0 on Friday afternoon at San Diego State.
"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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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jensen, Ryan (2-0)
L: Eckberg, Tyler (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Tatum, McCarthy 1 ; Thimjon, Nate 2
HR: Presno, Zach 1
RBI: Ashford, Zach 1 ; Arruda, JT 1 ; Tatum, McCarthy 2 ; Dempsey, Nolan 1 ; Presno, Zach 4 ; Tomczak, Miles 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashford, Zach 1 ; Bins, Carter 1 ; Tatum, McCarthy 2 ; Dempsey, Nolan 3 ; Presno, Zach 2 ; Thimjon, Nate 1 ; Andrews, Jr., EJ 1
HBP: Dempsey, Nolan 1
Batting:
HR: Boggess, Jeffrey 1
RBI: Thompson, Cameron 1 ; Boggess, Jeffrey 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Hughes, Thomas 1 ; Phillips, Dylan 1 ; Boggess, Jeffrey 1
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