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Photo by: Keith Kountz
Diamond 'Dogs suffer 12-6 loss to UCI
2/15/2020 6:30:00 PM | Baseball
FRESNO, Calif. - Despite two home runs by junior Zach Presno, the Diamond 'Dogs suffered a 12-6 loss to UC Irvine on Saturday afternoon at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
After smacking two home runs as a team on Friday in a 3-1 win over the Anteaters, Fresno State (1-1) tallied two more long balls on Saturday, each from Presno, who finished 3-for-4 with a double, four RBIs and a career-high three runs scored.
Freshman second baseman Andrew Kachel added two singles while three other Bulldogs collecting one hit apiece.
On the mound, redshirt junior right-hander Oscar Carvajal went six strong innings allowing only six hits, three earned runs, two walks and struck out one.
An array of four relievers worked the final three innings as sophomore right-hander Kyle Pruhsmeier tied his career-high with two innings while striking out two.
How It Happened
After a scoreless first three innings, the Bulldogs struck first on the scoreboard with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Right fielder Nate Thimjon drew a walk and left fielder Ryan Higgins singled to left field to put a pair on base for Presno who launched his first home run of the season to left field to put the 'Dogs ahead 3-0.
UC Irvine answered back with three runs bringing one across in the top of the fifth and two more in the sixth to knot the game at 3-3, but the 'Dogs answered back with two runs in the bottom half of the sixth. A one-out double by Presno was followed by a walk from pinch-hitter Mason Grotto to put a pair on base for catcher Zach Morgan who came through with his first career RBI with a single to left field to drive in Presno. Kachel followed with a single and third baseman Matt Ottino kept the offense moving with a RBI single up the middle to score Grotto's first career run.
The Anteaters answered a four-run top of the seventh as the 'Dogs needed three relievers to get through the frame as Robbie Peters and Nik Cardinal were each charged with two runs apiece.
With UCI leading 7-5, Presno smacked a two-out solo home run to right-center in the bottom of the seventh to bring the 'Dogs back within one, but the Anteaters tacked on five more runs over the final two innings to earn their first win of 2020.
Notables
The Bulldogs and Anteaters play the third and final game of the series on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium. It is Salute to Sunday as all active and former military members get in free and kids can run the bases after the game. There is also a buy one, get one free deal for Sunday as well as next Sunday, Feb. 23.
2020 season tickets and single-game tickets on sale
Season tickets for the 2020 baseball season are on-sale now starting at just $199 for adults, and $99 for youth for the Bulldogs' 28-game home schedule. Single-game tickets are also on-sale now, starting at $10 for adults and $5 for youth, including home games vs. Washington and Stanford. Fresno State opens the 2020 season on Friday against UC Irvine.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateBSB
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After smacking two home runs as a team on Friday in a 3-1 win over the Anteaters, Fresno State (1-1) tallied two more long balls on Saturday, each from Presno, who finished 3-for-4 with a double, four RBIs and a career-high three runs scored.
Freshman second baseman Andrew Kachel added two singles while three other Bulldogs collecting one hit apiece.
On the mound, redshirt junior right-hander Oscar Carvajal went six strong innings allowing only six hits, three earned runs, two walks and struck out one.
An array of four relievers worked the final three innings as sophomore right-hander Kyle Pruhsmeier tied his career-high with two innings while striking out two.
How It Happened
After a scoreless first three innings, the Bulldogs struck first on the scoreboard with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Right fielder Nate Thimjon drew a walk and left fielder Ryan Higgins singled to left field to put a pair on base for Presno who launched his first home run of the season to left field to put the 'Dogs ahead 3-0.
UC Irvine answered back with three runs bringing one across in the top of the fifth and two more in the sixth to knot the game at 3-3, but the 'Dogs answered back with two runs in the bottom half of the sixth. A one-out double by Presno was followed by a walk from pinch-hitter Mason Grotto to put a pair on base for catcher Zach Morgan who came through with his first career RBI with a single to left field to drive in Presno. Kachel followed with a single and third baseman Matt Ottino kept the offense moving with a RBI single up the middle to score Grotto's first career run.
The Anteaters answered a four-run top of the seventh as the 'Dogs needed three relievers to get through the frame as Robbie Peters and Nik Cardinal were each charged with two runs apiece.
With UCI leading 7-5, Presno smacked a two-out solo home run to right-center in the bottom of the seventh to bring the 'Dogs back within one, but the Anteaters tacked on five more runs over the final two innings to earn their first win of 2020.
Notables
- Presno hit career home runs No. 19 & No. 20. He is now only 10 shy of cracking the top 10 in program history (30- Derek Feramisco).
- Carvajal started his first game since May 6, 2018 at Nevada. It was his sixth career start and 45th career appearance.
- Grotto and freshman Blake Wink each made their Bulldog debuts.
The Bulldogs and Anteaters play the third and final game of the series on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium. It is Salute to Sunday as all active and former military members get in free and kids can run the bases after the game. There is also a buy one, get one free deal for Sunday as well as next Sunday, Feb. 23.
2020 season tickets and single-game tickets on sale
Season tickets for the 2020 baseball season are on-sale now starting at just $199 for adults, and $99 for youth for the Bulldogs' 28-game home schedule. Single-game tickets are also on-sale now, starting at $10 for adults and $5 for youth, including home games vs. Washington and Stanford. Fresno State opens the 2020 season on Friday against UC Irvine.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateBSB
Instagram:Â fresnostateathletics
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ingebritson, Gordon (1-0)
L: Cardinal, Nik (0-1)
S: Vergara, John (1)
Batting:
2B: Palmer, Jake 1 ; Castro, Jacob 2
HR: Kasper, Riley 1
RBI: Palmer, Jake 1 ; Church, Nathan 1 ; Kasper, Riley 3 ; Damla, Adrian 2 ; Zickefoose, Konnor 1 ; Cosgrove, Jake 1 ; Castro, Jacob 3
SH: Nakawake, Taishi 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Palmer, Jake 3 ; Church, Nathan 2 ; Kasper, Riley 2 ; Damla, Adrian 2 ; Zickefoose, Konnor 1 ; Castro, Jacob 1 ; Jensen, John 1
HBP: Cosgrove, Jake 1 ; Castro, Jacob 1
Batting:
2B: Presno, Zach 1
HR: Presno, Zach 2
RBI: Presno, Zach 4 ; Morgan, Zach 1 ; Ottino, Matt 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Thimjon, Nate 1 ; Higgins, Ryan 1 ; Presno, Zach 3 ; Grotto, Mason 1
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