CARSON- In a thrilling doubleheader at home, the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros split the day's games against Sonoma State.
 
Game 1:
The Toros began assertively with Alex Sepulveda driving in two runs in the first inning with a single, setting the tone early. Throughout the game, the Toros capitalized on Sonoma State's errors, extending their lead to 5-0 by the fifth inning.
 
Despite a late surge from Sonoma State, including a two-run homer in the eighth, the Toros managed to hold on for a 6-3 victory. A crucial passed ball allowed Emilio Barrera to score in the bottom of the eighth, sealing the win.
 
Game 2 Recap:
The second game saw the Toros facing an early deficit as Sonoma State jumped ahead 3-0 in the second inning.
 
The Toros began chipping away at the lead with Jeffrey Ray's RBI single in the third. Noah Karliner's solo home run in the sixth and Trey Winget's two-run homer in the seventh tied the game at 4-4.
 
However, Sonoma State reclaimed the lead in the eighth on an RBI single. The Toros couldn't rally back, falling just short with a final score of 5-4.
 
Despite the split, standout performances from players like Alex Sepulveda, who was instrumental in both games, and pivotal homers from Noah Karliner and Trey Winget in the second game, highlighted the Toros' fighting spirit.
 
In the first game of the doubleheader, the pitching staff for Cal State Dominguez Hills played a critical role in securing the win. Pat MacDonald, earning his second win of the season, delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings and allowing only one run on four hits while striking out seven batters.
 
Following MacDonald, Joel Gaitan took over for two innings, where he surrendered two runs on a single hit, slightly narrowing the margin.
 
Closing the game, Justin Abercrombie secured his third save of the season with a flawless ninth inning. Abercrombie struck out two batters and allowed just one hit, effectively sealing the 6-3 victory for the Toros.