University Southern California Trojans
Tuesday, May 21
Irvine, CA
6:00 PM
USC
23-28-1
4
at
7
UC Irvine
35-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| UC Irvine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | X | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Photo by: Katie Chin
Trojans Fall in Final Midweek Contest at UC Irvine, 7-4
May 21, 2019 | Baseball, Features
IRVINE, Calif. – The USC baseball team jumped out to an early lead, but couldn't hold on on the road at UC Irvine, falling 7-4 to the Anteaters.
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The Trojans fall to 23-28-1 overall, while UC Irvine improves to 35-16.
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USC scored a pair of runs in each of the first two innings. Getting three straight extra-base hits with two outs in the first, and then a two-run single from Matthew Acosta in the second. Acosta started the two-out rally in the first and was driven in on a double off the wall by Clay Owens. Owens scored on a triple by Trevor Halsema.
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UC Irvine would score four runs to tie the game in the fifth, scoring once on a wild pitch, once on a double and then getting a two run triple. A two-run homer in the sixth by the Anteaters' Griffin Mazur gave the home team the lead.
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Isaac Esqueda kept UC Irvine scoreless through the first four innings, giving up just one hit and striking out five batters. He took a no-decision in the contest.
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TOP PERFORMERS
COMING UP
The Trojans head north this week to start a three-game series at No. 11 Oregon State on Thursday for their final regular season matchup.
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The Trojans fall to 23-28-1 overall, while UC Irvine improves to 35-16.
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USC scored a pair of runs in each of the first two innings. Getting three straight extra-base hits with two outs in the first, and then a two-run single from Matthew Acosta in the second. Acosta started the two-out rally in the first and was driven in on a double off the wall by Clay Owens. Owens scored on a triple by Trevor Halsema.
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UC Irvine would score four runs to tie the game in the fifth, scoring once on a wild pitch, once on a double and then getting a two run triple. A two-run homer in the sixth by the Anteaters' Griffin Mazur gave the home team the lead.
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Isaac Esqueda kept UC Irvine scoreless through the first four innings, giving up just one hit and striking out five batters. He took a no-decision in the contest.
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TOP PERFORMERS
- Isaac Esqueda tossed 4.0 innings, giving up one hit and no runs, while striking out five and walking none.
- Clay Owens had two doubles and an RBI.
- Matthew Acosta had two hits and two RBI.
- Tevor Halsema had a triple and an RBI.
COMING UP
The Trojans head north this week to start a three-game series at No. 11 Oregon State on Thursday for their final regular season matchup.
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Players Mentioned
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Pitching:
W: Vergara, John (1-0)
L: Lambert, Carson (3-3)
S: Bocko, Jordan (1)
Batting:
2B: Beller, John 1 ; Owens, Clay 2
3B: Halsema, Trevor 1
RBI: Beller, John 2 ; Owens, Clay 1 ; Halsema, Trevor 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Beller, John 1 ; Owens, Clay 1 ; Olmstead, Johnny 1 ; O'Guinn, Jamal 1
Batting:
2B: Peabody, Mike 1 ; Ireland, Sam 1
3B: Koss, Christian 1 ; Peabody, Mike 1
HR: Mazur, Griffin 1
RBI: Palmer, Jake 1 ; Koss, Christian 2 ; Mazur, Griffin 2 ; Ireland, Sam 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Palmer, Jake 1 ; Peabody, Mike 2 ; Mazur, Griffin 2 ; Filia, Mikey 1 ; Ireland, Sam 1
CS: Peabody, Mike 1
HBP: Peabody, Mike 1
PO: Peabody, Mike 1
Game Leaders
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
2
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
0
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
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