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Photo by: Keith Kountz
Bulldogs complete sweep over Columbia
3/1/2020 6:40:00 PM | Baseball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Diamond 'Dogs completed a four-game sweep of Columbia on Sunday afternoon with a 12-3 victory over the Lions at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
Winning its fifth game in a row, Fresno State (7-4) tallied 12 runs and 14 hits in the contest finishing with double-digit hits for a sixth straight game.
The Bulldogs collected hits from 12 different 'Dogs with designated hitter Ryan Higgins leading the charge tying his career high with four RBIs getting three on a bases-clearing double in the third inning to break open the game.
Junior first baseman Emilio Nogales went 2-for-4 with two doubles, scored a run and tied his career high with three RBIs.
Junior catcher Zach Presno smacked his team-leading sixth home run of the season while drawing three walks and scored two runs.
On the mound, senior right-hander Nik Cardinal got the start tossing two scoreless innings striking out one before giving way to junior left-hander Nikoh Mitchell. Making his first appearance of the season, Mitchell threw four scoreless innings allowing four hits and a walk while striking out six to earn the win.
Four more 'Dogs came on in relief to close out the game.
How It Happened
The 'Dogs jumped on the board quickly on Sunday scoring a run in the bottom of the first on a RBI double by Nogales down the right field line to drive home Nate Thimjon who reached base on a walk.
A six-run third inning for the Bulldogs gave them great command of the game leading 7-0 as the 'Dogs sent 10 batters to the plate in the frame.
Nogales got the scoring started with his second RBI double of the afternoon to drive in both Thimjon and Presno for a 3-0 lead (watch). Coming home to score on a wild pitch, Nogales put the 'Dogs ahead 4-0.
A single by second baseman Andrew Kachel was followed by a double by center fielder EJ Andrews, Jr. and a walk to shortstop Jeff Jamison loaded the bags for Higgins. The sophomore broke open the game with a bases-clearing double down the right field line (watch) to push the 'Dogs in front, 7-0.
Higgins drove in his fourth RBI of the day in the fifth (watch) and Presno led off the sixth with a home run to left field (watch) for a 9-0 lead.
Three more runs came across in the seventh for the 'Dogs for a 12-0 lead heading to the eighth where Columbia was able to score once in the eighth and twice in the ninth to make the final tally 12-3 in favor of the Bulldogs.
Notables
Head Coach Mike Batesole
On completing the sweep of Columbia on Sunday....
"It is very difficult to get sweeps and we pitched exceptionally well and had some timely hitting as well."
On the offense getting hot with 51 runs scored over the last five games....
"We have had some good discipline and got productive outs which helps your offense get going."
On Presno hitting his sixth home run of the season on Sunday...
"It is a good start for him and he is catching exceptionally well which is more important for his position. He threw out their leadoff hitter today and he is receiving well and whatever he can chip offensively we will take and so far that has been very good."
Up next
The 'Dogs close out their season-opening homestand on Tuesday hosting Seton Hall (4-5) at 6:05 p.m. for Canned Food Drive Night.
"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.
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Winning its fifth game in a row, Fresno State (7-4) tallied 12 runs and 14 hits in the contest finishing with double-digit hits for a sixth straight game.
The Bulldogs collected hits from 12 different 'Dogs with designated hitter Ryan Higgins leading the charge tying his career high with four RBIs getting three on a bases-clearing double in the third inning to break open the game.
Junior first baseman Emilio Nogales went 2-for-4 with two doubles, scored a run and tied his career high with three RBIs.
Junior catcher Zach Presno smacked his team-leading sixth home run of the season while drawing three walks and scored two runs.
On the mound, senior right-hander Nik Cardinal got the start tossing two scoreless innings striking out one before giving way to junior left-hander Nikoh Mitchell. Making his first appearance of the season, Mitchell threw four scoreless innings allowing four hits and a walk while striking out six to earn the win.
Four more 'Dogs came on in relief to close out the game.
How It Happened
The 'Dogs jumped on the board quickly on Sunday scoring a run in the bottom of the first on a RBI double by Nogales down the right field line to drive home Nate Thimjon who reached base on a walk.
A six-run third inning for the Bulldogs gave them great command of the game leading 7-0 as the 'Dogs sent 10 batters to the plate in the frame.
Nogales got the scoring started with his second RBI double of the afternoon to drive in both Thimjon and Presno for a 3-0 lead (watch). Coming home to score on a wild pitch, Nogales put the 'Dogs ahead 4-0.
A single by second baseman Andrew Kachel was followed by a double by center fielder EJ Andrews, Jr. and a walk to shortstop Jeff Jamison loaded the bags for Higgins. The sophomore broke open the game with a bases-clearing double down the right field line (watch) to push the 'Dogs in front, 7-0.
Higgins drove in his fourth RBI of the day in the fifth (watch) and Presno led off the sixth with a home run to left field (watch) for a 9-0 lead.
Three more runs came across in the seventh for the 'Dogs for a 12-0 lead heading to the eighth where Columbia was able to score once in the eighth and twice in the ninth to make the final tally 12-3 in favor of the Bulldogs.
Notables
- The 'Dogs extended their winning streak to five games. Their longest winning streak in 2019 was nine games.
- Fresno State outscored Columbia, 38-10 in the four-game series.
- Presno hit .600 from the plate in the series going 6-for-10 with three home runs, a double, seven runs scored and seven RBI.
- The Bulldogs hit .364 as a team with 47 hits, 21 for extra-bases, collecting 12 doubles, three triples and six home runs.
- The pitching staff posted a 2.50 ERA striking out 43 in 36.0 innings while only walking seven.
Head Coach Mike Batesole
On completing the sweep of Columbia on Sunday....
"It is very difficult to get sweeps and we pitched exceptionally well and had some timely hitting as well."
On the offense getting hot with 51 runs scored over the last five games....
"We have had some good discipline and got productive outs which helps your offense get going."
On Presno hitting his sixth home run of the season on Sunday...
"It is a good start for him and he is catching exceptionally well which is more important for his position. He threw out their leadoff hitter today and he is receiving well and whatever he can chip offensively we will take and so far that has been very good."
Up next
The 'Dogs close out their season-opening homestand on Tuesday hosting Seton Hall (4-5) at 6:05 p.m. for Canned Food Drive Night.
"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
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Mitchell, Nikoh (1-0)
L: May, Saajan (0-1)
Batting:
RBI: Nicoloff, Josh 1 ; McGill, Liam 1
SH: DiFillipo, AJ 1
SF: McGill, Liam 1
Base Running:
RUNS: McGill, Liam 1 ; Phelps, Jacob 1 ; Solomon, Joshua 1
SB: Nicoloff, Josh 1 ; Blake, Andy 1
CS: Bury, Julian 1
HBP: Blake, Andy 2
Batting:
2B: Higgins, Ryan 1 ; Thimjon, Nate 1 ; Nogales, Emilio 2 ; Ottino, Matt 1 ; Andrews, Jr., EJ 1 ; Johnson, Dylan 1
3B: Gentry, Jake 1
HR: Presno, Zach 1
RBI: Higgins, Ryan 4 ; Berry, Nick 1 ; Presno, Zach 1 ; Nogales, Emilio 3 ; Ottino, Matt 1 ; Gentry, Jake 1
SH: Morgan, Zach 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Thimjon, Nate 3 ; Presno, Zach 2 ; Nogales, Emilio 1 ; Kachel, Andrew 1 ; Andrews, Jr., EJ 1 ; Luna, Ivan 1 ; Johnson, Dylan 1 ; Jamison, Jeff 1 ; Gentry, Jake 1
CS: Presno, Zach 1
Game Leaders
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