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Diamond 'Dogs secure series win over SDSU with 8-3 victory on Senior Day
5/12/2019 5:15:00 PM | Baseball
The Diamond 'Dogs completed a series win on Sunday over San Diego State with a 8-3 victory on Senior Day.
FRESNO, Calif. - The Diamond 'Dogs used a six-run first inning to secure a 8-3 victory over San Diego State on Sunday afternoon at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium to complete a series win over the Aztecs on Senior Day.
Fresno State (32-14-1, 17-8-1 MW), who increased its lead to 2.5 games ahead of San Diego State (31-21, 15-11 MW) in the MW standings with the win, caught fire early with six runs on seven hits in the first inning and never looked back.
The 'Dogs tallied 12 hits in the contest with four Bulldogs each collecting two hits apiece. For the third game in a row, redshirt sophomore shortstop JT Arruda had a fantastic day from the plate finishing with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
Playing in their final home games as seniors, second baseman Nolan Dempsey and third baseman McCarthy Tatum each had two hits apiece. Dempsey hit a home run, scored two runs and drove in another while Tatum scored one and drove in one. Finally, fellow senior Auston Chastain went 2-for-2 with a RBI, walk, stolen base and added an outfield assist.
On the mound, sophomore lefty Nikoh Mitchell got the start tossing two innings before giving way to fellow sophomore right-hander Jamison Hill who tossed 3.2 innings on his way to his second win of the season. The San Diego native allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks and struck out one.
Oscar Carvajal and Jaime Arias combined to throw the final three innings as each only allowed one hit apiece.
How It Happened
Much like Friday's game that saw the Bulldogs score five runs in the first inning, the 'Dogs did much of the same on Sunday exploding for six runs on seven hits while sending 10 guys to the plate.
Arruda got the scoring started with a RBI double to left field (watch) and Tatum followed with a RBI single up the middle (watch) to give the 'Dogs a quick 2-0 lead. Dempsey kept the hitting going with a bunt single and designated hitter Emilio Nogales continued the scoring with his seventh double of the season driving in Tatum from second base (watch).
Sophomore left fielder Nate Thimjon found the right time for his first triple of the season smacking a two-run RBI triple (watch) to right-center to bring around both Dempsey and Nogales and push the 'Dogs lead to 5-0.
Chastain rounded out the scoring for the 'Dogs with a chopping single through the infield that brought in Nogales and made it 6-0 in favor of the 'Dogs. After a single by catcher Zach Presno, the Aztecs were forced to make a pitching change bringing in left-hander Jacob Flores after starting pitcher Aaron Eden was only able to record one out.
The 'Dogs increased their lead to 7-0 in the second inning with Arruda's seventh home run of the season (watch).
The Aztecs tried to fight their way back into the game with two runs in the third inning, one on a fielder's choice by shortstop Angelo Armenta and another on a wild pitch, and tacked on one more in the fourth on a double play, but were unable to get any closer.
The final five innings saw the 'Dogs limit the Aztecs to three hits as Dempsey scored one final run in the seventh inning with a solo home run to left field (watch) that put the 'Dogs up 8-3.
Quotes
Senior outfielder Zach Ashford
On playing his final game at home on Senior Day....
"Yeah it is crazy being the last game we are going to play on this field starting four years ago so it is pretty emotional."
Senior infielder McCarthy Tatum
On playing in his final game at home on Senior Day....
"Just wanted to win one last time at home and we come out here everyday looking to win and that is what we did today."
Notables
- It is only the 'Dogs second series win over San Diego State at home in six meetings since moving to the Mountain West in 2013 joining 2016.
- The Bulldogs finish their home schedule with a 13-8-1 (.614) mark for their sixth-straight season with a .600 or better winning percentage at home.Â
- The 'Dogs improve to 13-3-1 over their last 17 MW games.
- The Bulldogs have won 13 of their last 16 games and 17 of their last 21 overall.
- The 'Dogs are 18-5 when they score in the first inning and 20-1 when scoring eight or more runs.
- Fresno State (17-8-1, .673) remains in first place in the Mountain West ahead of second-place San Diego State (15-11, .577). The 'Dogs need only one win at UNLV next weekend OR one loss by SDSU at home against New Mexico to clinch the 2019 MW regular season crown.
- It was the Bulldogs' 14th multi-home run game.
Up next
The Bulldogs wrap up the regular season next weekend at UNLV (27-24, 14-13 MW) starting on Thursday at 6:05 p.m.
"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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Fresno State (32-14-1, 17-8-1 MW), who increased its lead to 2.5 games ahead of San Diego State (31-21, 15-11 MW) in the MW standings with the win, caught fire early with six runs on seven hits in the first inning and never looked back.
The 'Dogs tallied 12 hits in the contest with four Bulldogs each collecting two hits apiece. For the third game in a row, redshirt sophomore shortstop JT Arruda had a fantastic day from the plate finishing with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
Playing in their final home games as seniors, second baseman Nolan Dempsey and third baseman McCarthy Tatum each had two hits apiece. Dempsey hit a home run, scored two runs and drove in another while Tatum scored one and drove in one. Finally, fellow senior Auston Chastain went 2-for-2 with a RBI, walk, stolen base and added an outfield assist.
On the mound, sophomore lefty Nikoh Mitchell got the start tossing two innings before giving way to fellow sophomore right-hander Jamison Hill who tossed 3.2 innings on his way to his second win of the season. The San Diego native allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks and struck out one.
Oscar Carvajal and Jaime Arias combined to throw the final three innings as each only allowed one hit apiece.
How It Happened
Much like Friday's game that saw the Bulldogs score five runs in the first inning, the 'Dogs did much of the same on Sunday exploding for six runs on seven hits while sending 10 guys to the plate.
Arruda got the scoring started with a RBI double to left field (watch) and Tatum followed with a RBI single up the middle (watch) to give the 'Dogs a quick 2-0 lead. Dempsey kept the hitting going with a bunt single and designated hitter Emilio Nogales continued the scoring with his seventh double of the season driving in Tatum from second base (watch).
Sophomore left fielder Nate Thimjon found the right time for his first triple of the season smacking a two-run RBI triple (watch) to right-center to bring around both Dempsey and Nogales and push the 'Dogs lead to 5-0.
Chastain rounded out the scoring for the 'Dogs with a chopping single through the infield that brought in Nogales and made it 6-0 in favor of the 'Dogs. After a single by catcher Zach Presno, the Aztecs were forced to make a pitching change bringing in left-hander Jacob Flores after starting pitcher Aaron Eden was only able to record one out.
The 'Dogs increased their lead to 7-0 in the second inning with Arruda's seventh home run of the season (watch).
The Aztecs tried to fight their way back into the game with two runs in the third inning, one on a fielder's choice by shortstop Angelo Armenta and another on a wild pitch, and tacked on one more in the fourth on a double play, but were unable to get any closer.
The final five innings saw the 'Dogs limit the Aztecs to three hits as Dempsey scored one final run in the seventh inning with a solo home run to left field (watch) that put the 'Dogs up 8-3.
Quotes
Senior outfielder Zach Ashford
On playing his final game at home on Senior Day....
"Yeah it is crazy being the last game we are going to play on this field starting four years ago so it is pretty emotional."
Senior infielder McCarthy Tatum
On playing in his final game at home on Senior Day....
"Just wanted to win one last time at home and we come out here everyday looking to win and that is what we did today."
Notables
- It is only the 'Dogs second series win over San Diego State at home in six meetings since moving to the Mountain West in 2013 joining 2016.
- The Bulldogs finish their home schedule with a 13-8-1 (.614) mark for their sixth-straight season with a .600 or better winning percentage at home.Â
- The 'Dogs improve to 13-3-1 over their last 17 MW games.
- The Bulldogs have won 13 of their last 16 games and 17 of their last 21 overall.
- The 'Dogs are 18-5 when they score in the first inning and 20-1 when scoring eight or more runs.
- Fresno State (17-8-1, .673) remains in first place in the Mountain West ahead of second-place San Diego State (15-11, .577). The 'Dogs need only one win at UNLV next weekend OR one loss by SDSU at home against New Mexico to clinch the 2019 MW regular season crown.
- It was the Bulldogs' 14th multi-home run game.
Up next
The Bulldogs wrap up the regular season next weekend at UNLV (27-24, 14-13 MW) starting on Thursday at 6:05 p.m.
"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.
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateBSB
Instagram:Â fresnostateathletics
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hill, Jamison (2-1)
L: EDEN, Aaron (4-2)
Batting:
RBI: ARMENTA, Angelo 1
Base Running:
RUNS: RUDICK, Matt 1 ; ESCOBEDO, Julian 1 ; JARVIS, Mike 1
HBP: SCHMITT, Casey 1
Batting:
2B: Arruda, JT 1 ; Nogales, Emilio 1
3B: Thimjon, Nate 1
HR: Arruda, JT 1 ; Dempsey, Nolan 1
RBI: Arruda, JT 2 ; Tatum, McCarthy 1 ; Dempsey, Nolan 1 ; Nogales, Emilio 1 ; Thimjon, Nate 2 ; Chastain, Auston 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ashford, Zach 1 ; Arruda, JT 2 ; Tatum, McCarthy 1 ; Dempsey, Nolan 2 ; Nogales, Emilio 1 ; Thimjon, Nate 1
SB: Chastain, Auston 1
HBP: Chastain, Auston 1
PO: Chastain, Auston 1
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