Bulldogs Power Past Dirtbags Behind Early, Late Homers

FRESNO, Calif. (Interstat) — Michael Boyd and Cayden Munster each hit three-run homers to power Fresno State to an 8-1 victory over Long Beach State on Monday night at Selland Arena.

Boyd’s blast to deep right field in the third inning gave the Bulldogs a 3-1 lead. Munster added another three-run shot in the fifth. Brady Hewitt capped the scoring with a solo homer in the eighth.

Long Beach State’s only run came on a bases-loaded walk by Trotter Enright in the sixth. The Dirtbags managed just six hits.

Fresno State pitchers combined to allow one run over the final eight innings, with Wyatt Thornbury earning the win. Jaxon Baker and Joey Iglesias provided scoreless relief for Long Beach State.

Fresno State improved to 8-14. Long Beach State fell to 8-16.