Fresno State Athletics
Tuesday, April 9
San Luis Obispo, CA
5 p.m. PT
Fresno State
5
at
2
Cal Poly
'Dogs defeat Mustangs, 5-2
4/9/2024 10:58:00 PM | Baseball
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Fresno State baseball team defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs, 5-2 on Tuesday evening on the Central Coast.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rocco Peppi wasted no time getting the Bulldogs on the board in the top of the first inning as he crushed a solo homer to left field.
Tommy Hopfe tripled the score with a two-run homer that scored Marco Pirruccello and sacrifice fly put Cal Poly on the board for the first time in the third inning.
Grady Morgan led off the sixth inning with a double and was driven home by a double from Ben Newton. Justin Stransky also earned an RBI, sending Murf Gray home to make it a 5-1 game.
The Mustangs scored the final run of the game in the sixth inning with an RBI double.
Tommy Hopfe shifted from designated hitter to the mound to close the game, striking out the final Mustang at the plate to earn his seventh save of the season.
NOTES
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs are headed to the Land of Enchantment for a three-game series against New Mexico, starting on Friday at 6 p.m. PT.
"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.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Rocco Peppi wasted no time getting the Bulldogs on the board in the top of the first inning as he crushed a solo homer to left field.
Tommy Hopfe tripled the score with a two-run homer that scored Marco Pirruccello and sacrifice fly put Cal Poly on the board for the first time in the third inning.
Grady Morgan led off the sixth inning with a double and was driven home by a double from Ben Newton. Justin Stransky also earned an RBI, sending Murf Gray home to make it a 5-1 game.
The Mustangs scored the final run of the game in the sixth inning with an RBI double.
Tommy Hopfe shifted from designated hitter to the mound to close the game, striking out the final Mustang at the plate to earn his seventh save of the season.
NOTES
- Fresno State extends its winning streak to four straight games.
- Rocco Peppi continues to lead the 'Dogs in homers this season with eight.
- The Bulldogs snapped a three-game skid against the Cal Poly Mustangs.
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs are headed to the Land of Enchantment for a three-game series against New Mexico, starting on Friday at 6 p.m. PT.
"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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