BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Cal State Fullerton Baseball lost game one of its series against CSU Bakersfield by a final score of 7-6 in the 11th inning Friday night at Hardt Field. The Titans are now 9-15 and 4-3 in Big West play.
The Titans jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and two in the second to go up 5-0.
Fullerton took advantage of the Roadrunners' mistakes in the first inning. Following a leadoff single by Caden Connor, the Titans scored all three runs on two walks and a passed ball. The Titans drew three walks in the first and eight in the game.
The Titans began the second inning with back-to-back walks by Jack Haley and Connor which Zach Lew followed up with a two-RBI single to put the Titans up 5-0.
After CSU Bakersfield scored one run in the bottom of the fifth, The Titans got the run back on an RBI fielder's choice by Nate Nankil.
The Roadrunners scored five runs on five hits in the bottom half of the eighth inning to tie the game at 6-6.
Tyler Stultz had another quality start for the Titans, his third this season. Stultz went seven innings, giving up just one run on seven hits while striking out six and walking just one.
Fullerton is back at Hardt Field Saturday evening for game two of its series against CSU Bakersfield. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. PT.
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