Fresno State Athletics

Bulldogs host Matadors for midweek baseball
4/22/2024 8:14:00 PM | Baseball
GAME 40: CSUN (23-14) vs. Fresno State (25-14)
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THE GAME
Dates: April 23, 2024
First Pitch: 6:05 p.m. PT
Stadium: Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
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FOLLOW ALONG
Watch Live: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Listen Live: FOX Sports Radio AM 1340
Twitter (X): @FresnoStateBSB
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THE MATCHUP
All-Time: Fresno State leads 54-26 over CSUN
Last Meeting: The Bulldogs defeated CSUN, 6-3 on May 8, 2018, in Northridge, Calif.
Current Streak: Fresno State, W2
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FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State baseball team is back at home to face CSUN in a midweek matchup at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
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THE ELEPHANT ON THE FIELD…
DON'T SWEAT IT
THE STAT REPORT
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
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THE GAME
Dates: April 23, 2024
First Pitch: 6:05 p.m. PT
Stadium: Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium
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FOLLOW ALONG
Watch Live: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Listen Live: FOX Sports Radio AM 1340
Twitter (X): @FresnoStateBSB
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THE MATCHUP
All-Time: Fresno State leads 54-26 over CSUN
Last Meeting: The Bulldogs defeated CSUN, 6-3 on May 8, 2018, in Northridge, Calif.
Current Streak: Fresno State, W2
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FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State baseball team is back at home to face CSUN in a midweek matchup at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.
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THE ELEPHANT ON THE FIELD…
- The Diamond 'Dogs are currently riding a five-game skid, the longest of the season.
- Fresno State lost a series for the first time in 2024 with three straight losses to San Jose State.
- Despite the losing streak, the Bulldogs are still sitting in first place, two games above second place.
- The Bulldogs are taking a break from Mountain West opponents this week with five straight nonconference games on the schedule.
DON'T SWEAT IT
- The Bulldogs are still leading the MW in multiple categories.
- Ben Newton has a conference-leading 18 doubles on the season, placing him at sixth in the nation.
- Murf Gray has collected the fourth most sacrifice flies in the nation with seven this season.
- Fresno State's pitching is also ranked at the top of the MW with a team ERA of 5.02.
- Eddie Saldivar (55), Tommy Hopfe (55) and Rocco Peppi (53) make up three of the top four hitters in the conference. Â
THE STAT REPORT
- Zach Statzer is in his redemption era after having one heck of a weekend in relief for the Bulldogs.
- Statzer stepped on the mound for 2.0 innings on Friday against the Spartans of San Jose State, striking out six out of seven batters faced.
- In two appearances this weekend, Statzer had a 0.00 ERA with seven strikeouts and no hits allowed.
"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
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