UC Davis tops Hawaii 3‑1 behind Wooldridge’s strong start
DAVIS, Calif. (Interstat) — Braydon Wooldridge pitched five innings of five-hit, one-run ball to lead UC Davis to a 3-1 victory over Hawaii on Sunday afternoon at Dobbins Baseball Complex. The Aggies improved to 26-25 overall, while the Warriors dropped to 16-18.
Hawaii struck first in the top of the third when Shimao T. singled to left center, scoring Rodriguez N. UC Davis answered in the fifth on Story’s RBI single. In the bottom of the sixth, Felix doubled to left center to drive in McNeal, and Lee singled to left to bring home Felix, giving the Aggies a two-run cushion.
Hawaii outhit UC Davis 10-8 but grounded into two double plays. Brody Martin-Grudzielanek took the loss, allowing three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings while striking out eight. Ethan Felix went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Noah Rodriguez went 2 for 3 for Hawaii. Rowen Barnes, Mason Lerma, Tyler Wood and John Alkire each contributed scoreless relief appearances. The win evened the weekend series at one game apiece.