By Max Garcia – Spear Reporter | (Photo via SJSU Athletics)
San Jose State won 8-3 in the second game of the opening season series against Louisiana, evening up the series at 1-1 after dropping the first game.
The Spartans, trailing 2-0 heading into the third inning, came out swinging and plated multiple runs. Center fielder Jeriah Lewis flew out to the left field, where right fielder Alex Fernandez ended up scoring.
Shortstop Roco Caballero doubled down the left field line, bringing in two runs as catcher Jake Maroney and third baseman Jc Osorio-Agard scored.
After the fourth inning, the Spartans continued to add runs, ultimately leading to their victory.
“I thought it said a lot about how we [play] offense as a team today, just really proud of our effort,” head coach Brad Sanfilippo said.
Fernades is currently batting .800 to begin the season. He went 3-for-4 and had four runs to lead the Spartans to a win.
The pitching was on point today only allowing three runs to the Ragin Cajuns.
Junior David Thomas made his second start pitching for 4 innings and having 3 strikeouts. Junior EJ Mcgrew pitched three innings while only allowing two hits and no runs
To close the game, Tyler Albanese threw four strikeouts pitching for 2 innings.
“You know, David Thomas set the table and just started today. He came in and pitched really well to kind of hold our lead, and Tyler Albany came and got the last six outs,” Sanfilippo said. “Tough place to play, tough place to win, excited we got this one. Go out tomorrow and try to win the series.”
The Spartans will look to clinch the series victory against Louisiana at 9 a.m. on Feb. 16 at Russo Park.
