Player Highlights
- Jacob McCombs:
- Transfer from San Diego State.
- Top hitter for UC Irvine this season with a .350 batting average and 1.070 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
- In a recent game against Arizona State, he successfully executed a bunt in the fifth inning, moving runners into scoring position.
Game Summary
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Recent Game Against Arizona State:
- The Anteaters struggled offensively, managing only five hits despite several scoring opportunities.
- Coach Ben Orloff remarked, "We had our chances," after the game.
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Pitching Performance:
- Trevor Hansen pitched 6 3/4 innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs, with eight strikeouts and two walks.
- Ricky Ojeda relieved Hansen, inducing a groundout and a strikeout, and pitched through the ninth without incident. However, he may be limited for the upcoming game due to previous pitching days.
Upcoming Matchup
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NCAA Regional Contest:
- UC Irvine (No. 2 seed, 38-19) will face Fresno State (No. 3 seed, 35-23) at 7 p.m. on Friday at Goodwin Field.
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Fresno State Pitcher:
- Bryce Miller (8-5) will start for Fresno State. He has thrown four complete games this season, including a shutout against New Mexico last week.
- Miller previously pitched seven scoreless innings against UC Irvine on March 12, striking out nine without any walks.
Offensive Needs
- UC Irvine’s offense must improve to advance past Friday’s matchup, having only managed five hits in their first two games at Goodwin Field.
- The Anteaters were held hitless until Trevor Jackson singled in the sixth inning against ASU, followed by McCombs’ single, marking his eighth multi-hit performance since joining the program.
Notable Performances
- Trevor Hansen:
- Best start by a freshman pitcher since Kyle Luckett on February 25, who pitched seven shutout frames.
- Hansen faced a line drive off his leg but continued to pitch, with Coach Orloff stating, “He’ll be fine moving forward.”
Conclusion
The Anteaters need to capitalize on their opportunities and improve their offensive output as they prepare for a crucial game against Fresno State in the NCAA Regional.
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