Mustangs Outlast Warriors in Extra-Inning Big West Slugfest

HONOLULU (Interstat) — Jake Downing’s three-run triple in the top of the 11th inning lifted Cal Poly to a 10-7 victory over Hawaii in a Big West Conference baseball game Saturday at Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

The Mustangs, who pounded out 15 hits, built a 10-1 lead before the Warriors rallied with five runs across the eighth and ninth innings to force extras. Cal Poly starter Corden Pettey struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs. Hawaii’s Kamana Nahaku and Draven Nushida each drove in runs during the comeback.

Cal Poly improved to 7-7 overall. Hawaii fell to 8-4. The teams conclude their series Sunday.