TURLOCK — The Warriors let the game get away late, as visiting Cal State L.A. rallied to take the series finale, 8-7, on Sunday.
Cal State L.A., which entered the week with a nine-game losing streak, leaves Stanislaus with a split and a 6-14 overall, 5-11 CCAA.
Stanislaus State falls to 14-8, 8-8 in conference play.
TOP WARRIORS OF THE GAME
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Zach Jones went 1-for-4 with a triple and drove in three runs. He continues to get on base and stretched that straight to all 22 games.
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Dylon Jackson drove in two runs.
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Jacob Garcia and
Grant Bunker each scored twice.
• Seven of the nine batters in the starting lineup each had at least a hit.
JUMPED OUT TO EARLY LEAD
• The Warriors scored five runs in the second inning with just two singles for a 5-0 lead.
• Stan State received five free bases on walks and two hit batsman for the rally.
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Dylon Jackson capped the rally with a two-run single to center.
• Stan State tagged on two more runs in the third on a two-run triple by
Zach Jones to make it 7-2.
L.A. SCORED LATE
• Cal State L.A. middle relievers held the Warriors down and used a big five-run eighth to comeback.
• Amador Fino was most impressive as he threw three shutout innings, gave up one hit and struck out five to get the win.
• The Golden Eagles also capitalized on free bases in their rally.
• In the eighth, two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a wild pitch scored a run.
• Then three straight hits plated four runs to make it 8-7.
SERIES TOTALS
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Grant Victor went 6-for-11 (.535) with two walks in the series.
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Matt Elser had five hits, including two doubles, and drove in five uns.
• The teams were even on offense each with 27 runs and 39 hits with seven doubles in the four-game set.
• Stan State hit .315 with a team ERA of 6.35.
• LA hit .287 with a team ERA of 7.31.
ON DECK
The Warriors travel to San Bernardino for a four-game series at Cal State San Bernardino next weekend. The Coyotes (6-16, 3-13 CCAA) were swept at Chico and have lost six straight.
