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Mark Duffel
5
Winner Road Runners CSUB 4-1
3
Saint Mary's SMC 1-3
Winner
Road Runners CSUB
4-1
5
Final
3
Saint Mary's SMC
1-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Road Runners CSUB 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 5 6 3
Saint Mary's SMC 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 2

W: Ulloa, Gabe (2-0) L: SNOOK, Jack (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Written by Hannah Walker

Bakersfield Comes from Behind to Defeat Saint Mary's

MORAGA, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield baseball team closed out their Tuesday with a win, 5-3 against the Gaels of Saint Mary's, moving the Roadrunners to an overall record of 4-1. Although the Bakersfield `Runners had a rocky start, they finished strong, with Gabe Ulloa coming hot into the game, shutting down their opponents and giving the CSUB offense time to come from behind.
 
CSUB 5, Saint Mary's 3
  • Matt Masciangelo had two hits, with one coming in the fourth inning to center field, which advanced Nick Salas to third. The designated hitter also had a hit in the top of the sixth, leading his fellow `Runner, Walker Moore, to score for CSUB.
  • Jared Bujanda McConnell made a diving catch that prevented Saint Mary's from extra bases in the sixth. He kept busy in right field with four put outs on the day.
  • Kyler Stancato had one hit for two RBIs, with his last at bat being a single to right field, which scored Michael Pollard. That RBI put the `Runners ahead 5-3 in the top of the ninth.
  • Ulloa relieved Marcelo Saldana at the beginning of the fifth inning and pitched the final five innings. He earned the win while recording five strikeouts against the Gaels.
Quotes for Jeremy Beard
  • "Saldana gave us a quality start on the front end of the game. He was able to locate and mix pitches well."
  • "Defensively, we had opportunities to shorten a few innings. We need to continue working on shoring that up a bit. "
  • "Gabe was outstanding on the back end, he had an excellent presence, and was ahead and most of this counts. He felt in charge. 
Up Next on the Schedule
  • CSUB is back at Home against Manhattan for a four-game series
  • Feb. 24-26
  • Hardt Field
  • Season Tickets and Single-Game Tickets for CSUB home games are available at GoRunners.com/Live
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