The college baseball season is long and grinding, so it's tough to take too much out of one game. However, Friday's 4-2 win over No. 18 Fresno State is potentially a good sign for the UC Davis baseball team.
The Aggies often had trouble closing out games like this last season. And a win against a nationally ranked opponent to begin the year certainly can't hurt confidence.
The pitching was particuarly impressive. Check out these numbers: Eddie Gamboa (5 IP, 2 Hs, 7 SOs, 0 BBs), Bryan Evans (2 1/3 IP, 2 H) and Justin Fitzgerald (1 2/3 IP, O Hs, 3 SOs).
Catcher Jake Jefferies hit third and went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and the Aggies had 12 hits despite the rain. Coach Rex Peters hinted that Jefferies might be ready for a breakout season and the opener did nothing to dispel that theory. Ryan Royster had two hits and stole his first base.
Today's doubleheader has been moved up to noon. The Aggies are expected to face Western Athletic Conference preseason pitcher of the year Clayton Allison in the opener.
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