Tritons rally past Titans behind Costello, Potestio

LA JOLLA, Calif. (Interstat) — Nick Costello hit a three-run home run and Anthony Potestio drove in three runs as UC San Diego defeated Cal State Fullerton 10-6 on Thursday in a Big West game at Triton Baseball Field.

The Tritons (23-25) trailed 6-3 before a five-run sixth inning. Potestio doubled to left field with the bases loaded, scoring three runs to put UC San Diego ahead 8-6. Brock Klepsch followed with an RBI single to extend the lead. Gabe Camacho added a two-run homer in the fifth inning, his 15th of the season.

Cal State Fullerton (21-28) jumped ahead early, scoring three runs in the first inning on an RBI double by Kim and a run-scoring single by Olazaba. The Titans added a run in the second on an error and another in the third on a bases-loaded walk. Elliott Lombardi singled in two runs in the fifth before being thrown out trying to advance.

Mikiah Negrete took the loss, allowing seven earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. Jake Villar earned the win in relief, allowing two runs on five hits over three innings.