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CBD Photo Gallery: Highlanders Take Series at Fullerton on Rubanowitz’s Diving Stop

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 22, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, Big West, CBD Photo Gallery, CBD Visit

Alex Rubanowitz makes the final play of the game.FULLERTON, Calif. — On Cal State Fullerton’s Senior Day, senior Matt Orloff nearly was a hero. With two outs in the ninth inning and the tying run on third base, Orloff rocketed a ball down the third base line that was headed into the left field corner for extra bases.

But UC Riverside third baseman Alex Rubanowitz pivoted with his right foot, pushed off with his left and made a full-extension dive and watched the ball bounce into his glove less than a foot inside the foul line. Rubanowitz sprang to his feet. With his back foot toeing the chalk some five feet behind third base, he fired a strike across the diamond that popped into first baseman Vince Gonzalez’s glove just before Orloff’s foot plodded onto the base.

While it was an unpleasant end to Senior Day at Goodwin Field for Orloff and the Titans (33-18, 15-6), it was a fitting finish to a tense 1-0 pitcher’s duel between Sunday starters Dylan Stuart and Grahamm Wiest.

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Dylan Stuart After Shutout Gives Riverside First Ever Series Win at Fullerton

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 21, 2012Posted in: Big West, CBD Interview, Interviews with Players

Dylan Stuart was lights out.FULLERTON, Calif. — Sophomore left hander Dylan Stuart pitched a complete game gem Sunday evening at Goodwin Field, leading UC Riverside to a 1-0 win against No. 8 Cal State Fullerton.

The victory gave the Highlanders (21-28, 9-12) their first series win against Fullerton (33-18, 15-6) since 2007 and first weekend series at Goodwin Field ever.

Stuart scattered six hits and a pair of walks and benifitted from a couple of nice defensive plays behind him, including a dynamic diving stop by third baseman Alex Rubanowitz with the tying run on third base on the final play of the game.

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CBD Photo Gallery: Holinsworth Bombs Fullerton

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 20, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, Big West, CBD Photo Gallery, CBD Visit

Nick Vilter hits a sliding Jared Deacon in the face with his knee.FULLERTON, Calif. — After being benched for a couple of games recently, UC Riverside outfielder Phil Holinsworth sent his coach a message.

Riverside head coach Doug Smith said Holinsworth would be in the lineup Sunday after he blasted a pair of two-run homers to lead the Highlanders to a 6-3 upset of No. 8 Cal State Fullerton at Goodwin Field Saturday evening.

Holinsworth got Riverside on the board quickly with his first two-run shot in the top of the first after leadoff hitter Eddie Young singled. The junior got the rally started in the third inning with a walk and scored on Vince Gonzalez’s double into the left field corner. Gonzalez scored on a Nick Vilter single later in the inning to put Riverside up 4-0.

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Joe Sever After Beating LMU to Set Up “Championship” Series With USD

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 20, 2012Posted in: CBD Interview, Interviews with Players, West Coast Conference

Joe Sever had a three-run HR and four RBI.LOS ANGELES — Joe Sever drove in four runs on the day and had the big blow in a four-run sixth inning that broke a 2-2 tie and propelled Pepperdine to a 9-3 win at Loyola Marymount Saturday afternoon at Page Stadium.

Sever blasted a 1-1 fastball over the left-centerfield fence for a three-run homer to give the Waves a 6-2 lead that they did not relinquish. He finished the day 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored to go with his four RBI.

 

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CBD Photo Gallery: Pepperdine Dashes LMU’s Postseason Hopes

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 20, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, CBD Photo Gallery, West Coast Conference

The Pepperdine bench awaits Joe Sever after his three-run HR.LOS ANGELES — The Pepperdine Waves pounded out 17 hits and took over first place in the West Coast Conference with a 9-3 win over Loyola Marymount Saturday afternoon at Page Stadium.

Pepperdine (32-19, 14-6) broke open a 2-2 game with a four-run sixth inning, highlighted by Joe Sever’s three-run home run to left-centerfield. Sever reached base three times, finishing with two hits, two runs and four RBI.

Sever was one of six Waves hitters to record multiple hits led by freshman Austin Davidson’s career-high four knocks. Matt Forgatch had three base hits, including a pair of rocketed doubles that clanged off the Mikos Blue Monster in left field.

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Lopez, Heyer Talk About Arizona’s Postseason Potential

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 19, 2012Posted in: CBD Interview, Interviews with Coaches, Interviews with Players, Pac 12

Kurt Heyer picked up his 10th win of the season.LOS ANGELES — Kurt Heyer picked up his 10th win of the season leading Arizona to an 11-1 win over Southern California at Dedeaux Field Friday night.

Heyer pitched eight strong innings, allowing one earned run on six hits and two walks. He struck out four Trojan (22-26, 7-18) batters.

The win keeps Arizona (35-15, 17-8) a game ahead of UCLA for second place in the Pac-12 and moved the Wildcats to a game behind of Oregon, who is playing a non-conference series with Seattle this weekend.

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CBD Photo Gallery: Heyer Shuts Down Trojans in 11-1 Win

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 19, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, CBD Photo Gallery, Pac 12

Matt Foat commits an error.LOS ANGELES — An early pitcher’s duel turned into a late blowout as Arizona took the series opener Friday night 11-1 at USC’s Dedeaux Field.

After both teams managed only three hits through five innings, Bobby Brown tripled home a pair of runs in the sixth inning and a crucial error by Matt Foat in the seventh inning (pictured left) allowed Arizona to break open the game. The Wildcats scored nine runs from the sixth through eighth innings.

It was more than enough for starter Kurt Heyer, who allowed one run over eight strong innings to pick up his 10th win of the season. Ben Mount took the loss after giving up four runs (three earned) in six innings.

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Moscot, Given Discuss Pepperdine’s Series Opening Win at LMU

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 19, 2012Posted in: CBD Interview, Interviews with Players, West Coast Conference

Jon Moscot picked up his fifth win.LOS ANGELES — Floyd “Granpappy” Given had a three-run double and a solo home run to lead the Pepperdine Waves to an important 6-3 West Coast Conference win over Loyola Marymount Friday afternoon at Page Stadium.

Given’s four RBI gave Pepperdine (31-19, 13-6) starting pitcher Jon Moscot all the support he needed. Moscot pitched 6 2/3 innings allowing three earned runs on seven hits and three walks. Eric Karch finished off the gave, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings allowing only two hits while striking out one. He earned his first save of the game.

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CBD Photo Gallery: “Granpappy” Powers Big Conference Win For Pepperdine

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 19, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, CBD Photo Gallery, West Coast Conference

Floyd Given hits a home run.LOS ANGELES — Floyd Given hit a bases clearing double off the right-centerfield wall and bested himself with a shot over the right field wall. The outfielder affectionately known to his teammates as “Granpappy” reacehd base three times and finished 2-for-4 with four RBI to help Pepperdine defeat Loyola Marymount 6-3 Friday afternoon at Page Stadium.

The win gave Pepperdine (31-19, 13-6) a crucial West Coast Conference win that moved the Waves into a tie for first place with San Diego. With the loss, Loyola Marymount (23-25, 11-8) must now win their final five WCC games and have Pepperdine win two of three next weekend when San Diego plays in Malibu.

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Cooper, Rodriguez Talk About Pepperdine’s Big Conference Sweep of BYU

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 12, 2012Posted in: CBD Interview, Interviews with Coaches, Interviews with Players, West Coast Conference

Vince Gonzalez had two stand-up triples.MALIBU, Calif. — Tony Cooper couldn’t quite replicate his Friday afternoon four-hit, four-RBI performance, but Pepperdine was plenty happy with the outfielder’s three RBI on Saturday in an 8-7 win against BYU at Eddy D. Field Stadium.

Cooper only had one hit, but he provided it when it mattered most. With two outs in the sixth inning, Pepperdine had a pair of runners in scoring position and had just tied the ball game. Cooper lined a 1-1 fastball into centerfield to score both runners and put the Waves ahead for good.

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CBD Photo Gallery: Pepperdine Rallies for Sweep of BYU

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 12, 2012Posted in: 2012 Season Coverage, CBD Photo Gallery, CBD Visit, West Coast Conference

Jordan Fox slides in with the go-ahead run.MALIBU, Calif. — For the second day in a row, the Pepperdine offense rallied from behind to take down the BYU Cougars. On Saturday, the Waves (28-19, 12-6) trailed 5-2 and 6-4, but a four-run sixth inning propelled them to an 8-7 victory at Eddy D. Field Stadium.

The win gave Pepperdine a crucial West Coast Conference sweep that moved the Waves into a tie for first place after league-leading San Diego dropped its second straight game to Loyola Marymount.

In the paramount sixth inning, redshirt freshman Bryan Langlois led off with an infield single, reaching on a chopper to third base. Both James Grandpre and Matt Gelalich walked, despite both beginning their at bats trying to sacrifice bunt. Zach Vincej flared a single into centerfield to score a run and Joe Sever tied the game with a sacrifice fly to right field.

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VIDEO: Andrew Thurman Proves Not to Be a Terminator…We Think

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Shotgun Spratling
– May 12, 2012Posted in: Big West, CBD Interview, Interviews with Coaches, Interviews with Players

Vince Gonzalez had two stand-up triples.NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — UC Irvine sophomore starting pitcher Andrew Thurman is actually human. Thurman allowed three earned runs, but picked up his seventh win of the season in the Anteaters 5-3 win over Cal State Northridge Friday afternoon.

Though he showed no signs of a metal endoskeleton, Thurman mowed through opposing lineups like a pitching terminator in the month of April. In his four starts, the right hander allowed 10 hits and two earned runs. He pitched three consecutive complete games, including a no-hitter against Long Beach State, which came a week after he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against Cal State Fullerton.

With his recent string of success, it was feasible to ponder the possibility of another run at a no-hitter Friday afternoon at Matador Field against a light-hitting Northridge team that entered with a batting average just below .260. But Adam Barry made sure that didn’t happen with an infield single in the first inning.

The Matadors strung together five consecutive hits to open the second inning with three runs. They managed to collect nine hits against Thurman in his seven innings of work, but the Anteaters were able to get the win, scoring three runs in the sixth inning to take a 4-3 lead and not looking back.

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