HAYWARD, Calif. – In a dynamic matchup that saw multiple lead changes, the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros rallied to secure a 7-5 victory over the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. The game featured a spirited comeback fueled by timely hitting and solid pitching, exemplifying the resilience of the Toros.
 
The game opened with the Pioneers taking an early lead thanks to a solo home run by and an RBI single, putting the Toros down 2-0. However, the Toros responded emphatically in the second inning. CJ Masciel's single, combined with a critical outfield error, allowed Emilio Barrera and Grant Decatrel to score, evening the game. Jeffrey Ray then gave the Toros the lead with an RBI single.
 
The seesaw battle continued into the third inning when the Pioneers reclaimed the lead with another solo homer and a sacrifice fly, making it 4-3. The Toros fought back in the fourth with Alex Sepulveda earning an RBI walk to level the score again.
 
In the fifth inning, the Toros seized control. Ray's RBI single was followed by a pivotal two-run homer by Sepulveda in the sixth, which ultimately clinched the victory for the Toros with a score of 7-5.
 
On the mound, Alejandro Espinoza pitched two crucial innings, allowing just one run and striking out two, picking up his first win of the season. Justin Abercrombie closed out the game to earn his second save, highlighting the effective bullpen support that secured the Toros' victory.
 
The Toros close their series against the Pioneers tomorrow, Sunday, April 14^th with first pitch set for 12pm.