Hawaii baseball secured a spot in the Big West Championship tournament with a 13-2 win over UC San Diego on Saturday. The Rainbow Warriors finished their regular season with a 15-14 conference record, earning them the No. 4 seed.
Upcoming Matchup
The team will face off against UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday at Fullerton, California, designated as “home” for this matchup, marking an exciting start to their championship run.
Key Player Performance
Shortstop Jordan Donahue led the charge for Hawaii, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs. Highlights of his performance include:
- First Home Run: This was his third of his four-year career with the team, coming off UCSD’s starter Ryan Garcia in the top of the second inning.
- Second Home Run: A grand slam that sealed his fourth career home run and gave Hawaii an early lead over UCSD.
Donahue expressed his excitement after the game, stating, “Yeah, it felt amazing. It’s always special when you get to hit multiple homers in one game.”
Defensive Contributions
In addition to his impressive performance at bat, Donahue also made several key plays defensively throughout the game, including:
- Three putouts
- Strong throws from shortstop to first base
Pitching Performance
Hawaii’s pitching staff played a crucial role in securing the win over UCSD. The pitching lineup included:
- Sebastian Gonzalez: Started on the mound and pitched three innings.
- Freddy Rodriguez: Pitched two innings in relief.
- Isaiah Magdaleno: Closed out the final two innings.
Together, they combined to allow just five hits against UCSD while striking out eight batters and walking only one batter throughout all nine innings.
Looking Ahead
With this victory under their belt heading into next week’s competition, which includes games against Cal Poly and Long Beach State, there seems little doubt about whether these Rainbow Warriors will continue making waves within college baseball circles nationwide!
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