Dirtbags Outslug Cougars in High-Scoring Affair
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Interstat) — Dylan Lina’s three-run homer keyed a six-run fourth inning Wednesday as Long Beach State outlasted BYU 10-7 at Blair Field.
The Dirtbags erased an early deficit by sending 11 men to the plate in the fourth. Lina’s blast to deep left field highlighted the rally, which included five hits and a costly BYU error. Ezra McNaughton led the Cougars, going 3 for 4 with a solo home run and two RBIs. Matt Hansen added two RBIs for BYU.
Long Beach State relievers Jason Gerfers, Alex Ramos and Ka’imi Kahalekai combined for five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to secure the win. BYU’s Dan Brousseau provided 2 1/3 hitless innings in relief. The Dirtbags improved to 3-5, while the Cougars fell to .500 at 4-4.