Roadrunners Power Past Titans to Even Big West Series

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Bakersfield used a trio of home runs to power past Cal State Fullerton 9-3 in Big West Conference baseball action Saturday at Hardt Field.

The Roadrunners (6-9, 1-1 Big West) erased an early deficit with a four-run sixth inning, highlighted by a two-run homer from Kanoa Morisaki. Nick Mascaro and Evan Cloyd also hit two-run homers for Bakersfield, which finished with 12 hits.

Shane McAlinden earned the win, allowing three runs over five innings. Relievers Joe O’Regan, Payton Pudenz and Jeter Schuerman combined for four scoreless frames.

The Titans (5-9, 1-1) scored all three runs in the fifth inning on a two-run single by Miller N. but managed just eight hits. Starter Dylan Smith took the loss.

The three-game series concludes Sunday.