The baseball team faced the Fresno State Bulldogs over the weekend. Aside from a win on Sunday, they lost two out of the three games.
The team was on an eight-game losing streak prior to Sunday.
Friday, April 12, the Lobos lost 10-5. The Bulldogs had a balanced offense with everyone in the lineup earning a hit. For the Lobos, Konner Kinkade led the team with three hits.
Saturday’s game was a high scoring 23-19 loss. The teams put up a combined 19 runs in the ninth inning. The Bulldogs had four players with four or more hits. The Lobos' comeback came up short after an eight-run bottom of the ninth wasn’t enough to claim the lead. Jake Holland led the team with five hits and six RBIs in six at-bats.
On Sunday, the team won 6-2. Pitcher David Lopez went seven innings for the Lobos and only gave up four hits. Will Bannister pitched the final two innings without giving up a hit. Ben Newton shined for the Bulldogs with a hit and two walks in the game.
The team will host Jackie Robinson Day against Colorado State University Pueblo on Tuesday, April 16.
Thomas Bulger is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @thomasbulger10
Thomas Bulger is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @thomasbulger10
