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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Baseball

Sacramento State junior Vinny Esposito swings and makes contact with the ball against Minnesota Friday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andre Newell)

Hornets strand 10 baserunners in 9-2 loss against Minnesota

Andre Newell March 18, 2017

Pitching struggles and the inability to advance runners in scoring position led to the Sacramento State men’s baseball team’s 9-2 loss against Minnesota Friday night at John Smith Field. Sac State...

Sacramento State senior Trent Goodrich swings and makes contact with the ball against Minnesota Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Rebecca Armbruster)

Three-run eighth inning pushes Hornets over Minnesota baseball team

Rebecca Armbruster March 17, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come back and defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 3-2 Thursday at John Smith Field. Sac State (10-6) sophomore...

Sacramento State alumnus Rhys Hoskins earned Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first team All-WAC, second team All-West Region by Rawlings and named third team All-American by Collegiate in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Sac State alumnus Rhys Hoskins competes for spot on MLB roster

Noah Alvarez March 16, 2017

After receiving the Philadelphia Phillies minor league co-Player of the Year award in 2016, Sacramento State alumnus Rhys Hoskins is swinging for a spot on its MLB roster this season. Hoskins, 23, was...

Sacramento State right-handed senior pitcher Justin Dillon pitches the ball towards home plate for the final out of a no-hitter against Northern Kentucky at John Smith Field on Feb. 23. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Senior pitcher Justin Dillon doesn’t battle injuries anymore — just batters

Max Jacobs March 14, 2017

MLB scouts and fans packed the stands of John Smith Field to watch Sacramento State right-handed senior Justin Dillon pitch on March 9 against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Professional scouts from...

Sacramento State junior Ian Dawkins makes contact with the ball against Penn State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Hornets come up short in finale against Penn State, 6-1

Max Jacobs March 11, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team struggled to get on base Saturday during its 6-1 loss to Penn State at John Smith Field. The Hornets (8-6) posted 11 runs Friday against the Nittany Lions, but could...

Sacramento State junior left fielder Andrew McWilliam swings at a pitch against Penn State Friday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Hornets dominate Penn State baseball team, 11-3

Max Jacobs March 11, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team entered the winning column for the first time in a week after cruising to an 11-3 win over Penn State Friday at John Smith Field. The Hornets (8-5) posted 14 hits...

Sacramento State freshman Ricky Martinez swings before making contact with the ball against Penn State Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Myha Sandeford)

Sac State baseball team drops series opener against Penn State, 4-2

Max Jacobs March 10, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team returned home with a 4-2 loss to Penn State in the first matchup of a three-game series at John Smith Field Thursday night. Sac State senior pitcher Justin Dillon...

Sacramento State sophomore James Outman celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Northern Kentucky at John Smith Field on Feb. 26. (Photo by Cameron Leng)

Baseball team off to hot start in 2017

Max Jacobs March 2, 2017

Despite initial cold and rainy weather, the Sacramento State baseball team has been heating up the John Smith Field as it begins the 2017 season. After hosting its two opening series this season, Sac...

Sacramento State sophomore James Outman celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Northern Kentucky at John Smith Field on Feb. 26. (Photo by Cameron Leng)

Baseball team completes four-game sweep over Northern Kentucky

Max Jacobs February 27, 2017

Sacramento State captured a four-game sweep over the Northern Kentucky baseball team Sunday, winning 12-11 after coming back from two separate four-run deficits at John Smith Field. Sac State junior...

Sacramento State sophomore right fielder James Outman celebrates with teammates after he hits a home run against Northern Kentucky Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Andro Palting)

Hornets blowout Northern Kentucky baseball team 10-0

Max Jacobs February 26, 2017

Sacramento State cruised to a 10-0 victory over Northern Kentucky Saturday afternoon, making it three-straight wins for the baseball team in the four-game series. Sac State freshman Parker Brahms pitched...

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