Fresno State Athletics
Tuesday, May 2
Fresno, CA
6:05 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
Sacramento State
Photo by: Xochitl Ortega
‘Dogs set to host Sac State
5/2/2023 11:33:00 AM | Baseball
Game 44: Sacramento State (23-21) at Fresno State (21-22)
First Pitch: May 2, 2023, at 6:05 p.m. PT
Stadium: Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
Surface: Grass
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Last Meeting: Sacramento State defeated Fresno State 9-0 on March 15, 2023, at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
All-Time Series: Fresno State leads 119-34 over Sacramento State
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Watch Live: Mountain West Network
Twitter: @FresnoStateBSB
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State baseball team is back at home to face the Sac State Hornets Tuesday night at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
The Diamond 'Dogs are looking to bounce back after three losses last weekend at New Mexico.
Earlier this season, Fresno State fell 9-0 to the Hornets but has an opportunity for redemption at home.
FRESHMAN AT THE TOP
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org
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First Pitch: May 2, 2023, at 6:05 p.m. PT
Stadium: Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
Surface: Grass
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Last Meeting: Sacramento State defeated Fresno State 9-0 on March 15, 2023, at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
All-Time Series: Fresno State leads 119-34 over Sacramento State
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Watch Live: Mountain West Network
Twitter: @FresnoStateBSB
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State baseball team is back at home to face the Sac State Hornets Tuesday night at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
The Diamond 'Dogs are looking to bounce back after three losses last weekend at New Mexico.
Earlier this season, Fresno State fell 9-0 to the Hornets but has an opportunity for redemption at home.
FRESHMAN AT THE TOP
- Five-time Mountain West Freshman of the Week Murf Gray leads the 'Dogs in batting average, batting .302 on the season with 25 RBIs, six doubles and a triple in his time at Fresno State.
- Gray also co-leads the team in home runs with seven so far this year.
- The starting third baseman is one of two baseball players to win Mountain West Weekly honors five weeks in a row, tied with Stephen Strasberg in 2008.
- Junior Tommy Hopfe has started 39 games this season with the 'Dogs.
- Hopfe has served as the designated hitter, first baseman, catcher and pitcher so far in 2023.
- On the mound, Hopfe has earned eight saves, making him first in the Mountain West and 11th in the nation.
- In the field, Hopfe has a perfect fielding percentage with 102 putouts and 13 assists.
- Hopfe hit .412 last week with seven hits that included three doubles and a home run. He crossed the plate three times and had nine RBIs against the Dons and Lobos.
- At the plate, Hopfe is a clutch hitter, co-leading the team with seven home runs, 31 RBIs and 76 total bases this season.
- Senior shortstop Travis Welker is one of two Diamond Dogs to play in 42 total games this season.
- He led the 'Dogs last week in batting average, hitting .417 with five hits in 12 total at bats and holds a .259 average on the season.
- On the season, Welker has only been struck out nine times in 135 total at-bats, making him the toughest to strikeout in the Mountain West and 15th toughest to strikeout in the nation.
- Welker owns a .971 fielding percentage in 2023 with 120 assists and 78 putouts.
- The last time the Sac State Hornets made the trip to Fresno, they defeated the 'Dogs 9-0 at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
- The Hornets sit at 23-21 on the season and are coming off of a series win against New Mexico State.
- Sac State sits in 10th place in the WAC with a 9-12 conference record.
- At the plate, the Hornets are led by Wehiwa Aloy who owns a .374 average, co-leading the team with 12 home runs.
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateBSB
Instagram: fresnostbaseball
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
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