USC Baseball Takes down UC San Diego, 4-3

Tuesday, April 25

Los Angeles, Calif.

6:30 PM

USC

25-14-1

UC San Diego

22-16

UC San Diego

USC

USC Baseball Takes down UC San Diego, 4-3

April 25, 2023 | Baseball

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LOS ANGELES, CA --The USC baseball team took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 4-3 victory over the UC San Diego Tritons on Tuesday night at Dedeaux Field.

Sophomore Fisher Johnson (3-3) got the win out of the bullpen for USC (25-14-1). The right-hander went 1.2 shutout innings without giving up a hit, no walks and striking out one. Senior Kyle Wisch also pitched well, going one inning, surrendering one run without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out two.

In the batter's box, the Trojans were paced by junior Carson Wells, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Senior Johnny Olmstead compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. Senior Nick Lopez also helped out for USC, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Trojans got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. USC scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Olmstead.

The Trojans then lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the third inning after the Tritons cut it to 3-1. USC picked up a run on Wells' leadoff home run off of junior Chris Gilmartin, which brought the score to 4-1 in favor of the Trojans. UCSD put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but USC still held on for the 4-3 win.

GAME NOTES
» USC's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» USC grabbed a 3-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Trojans out-hit the Tritons at a 7-5 clip.
» USC pitchers limited UCSD to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» USC pitchers faced 37 UCSD hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Trojans drew five walks from UCSD pitching.
» Wells led the Trojans at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» UCSD was led offensively by freshman Brandon Larson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Junior Ryan Farmer led the Tritons pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.

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