CHICO, Calif., - In a tightly contested game the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros edged out Chico State with a 2-1 victory.
The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when Chico State broke the deadlock for the games first run, putting Chico State ahead 1-0.
The Toros remained resilient, their patience and persistence paying off in the later innings. In the seventh,
Garet Crenshaw delivered a crucial RBI double to left-center, scoring
Anthony Accordino and tying the game at 1-1. This hit not only revitalized the Toros but also shifted the momentum in their favor.
Building on this momentum, the Toros took the lead in the eighth inning when
Jeffrey Ray executed a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing
Grant Decatrel across the plate to score an unearned run and give the Toros a 2-1 lead. T
The Toros' pitching staff and defense held firm against Chico State's attempts to rally back, securing the win with a final score of 2-1.
Starter
Pat MacDonald set the tone with a solid 5-inning outing, allowing just one earned run on eight hits while striking out four batters.
Miguel Marin then took the mound, earning his first win of the season with two scoreless innings.
Closing out the game,
Justin Abercrombie earned his first save of the season with two crucial scoreless innings. Abercrombie allowed two hits and one walk but used his defense effectively, inducing three groundouts and a flyout to seal the Toros' win.
Collectively, the Toros' pitchers combined for a commendable line, surrendering only one run on 12 hits over the course of the game.
The Toros will conclude their series against Chico State on the road, tomorrow March 30
th at 11am.
