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Junior starting pitcher Ethan Lay delivers a pitch from the mound Sunday, March 9, 2025. The starter had a career performance, throwing seven innings with 11 strikeouts.

Back to the zoo: Hornets walk-off Tigers despite dropping three of five

Logan Chrisp, Staffer March 14, 2025
Sac State starting pitchers throw two career games, including a shut-out win against the University of the Pacific Tigers.
JP Smith and Jakob Poturnak bash arms together after hitting back-to-back home runs Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Poturnak added another in the fifth, adding to his team-leading six homers.

Launch codes leaked: Sac State’s offense goes nuclear against South Dakota State

Logan Chrisp, Staffer March 5, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets take their first series of the 2025 season against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
The Hornets gather around junior outfielder Ryan Christiansen in triumph after he hit a walkoff home run in their first doubleheader game against Ball State Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. With a runner on base, Ryan Christiansen’s hit set the Hornets up to steal the lead and immediately win the game, tying the 4-game series 1-1.

Sac State splits series despite walk-off win against Ball State

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 26, 2025
Sac State baseball splits four-game series with Ball State despite strong pitching performances.
Redshirt junior catcher Elie Kligman gets greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Kligman finished the first series of the 2025 season with a .429 batting average, three hits and three RBIs.

Sac State closes season-opening series with a 19-11 barn burner

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 20, 2025
Sacramento State baseball split a 4-game series against San Francisco Dons.
Senior infielder JP Smith is greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith hopes to have another strong season, looking to add to his career 36 home runs, the 9th most career home runs for a Hornet.

Hornet baseball returns with new faces after early WAC exit last season

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 13, 2025
Sac State has a new roster filled with new blood as they get ready to open their 2025 season on Valentine’s Day.
Redshirt senior Evan Gibbons releasing a fastball at John Smith Field against Tarleton Friday, April 26, 2024. Gibbons is the only pitcher this season to pitch in a complete game.

A return to prominence for Sac State in Arlington

Kai Arellano, Staffer May 10, 2024
Sac State travels to Arlington, Texas to win two out of a three-game series over the University of Texas at Arlington.
Senior right fielder Cesar Valero sliding into third base after running from first in the second inning at John Smith Field, against Tarleton State University Friday, April 26, 2024. Valero scored after a single by senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez.

The lows of baseball present themselves to Sac State again

Kai Arellano, Staffer May 1, 2024
Sac State lost to Tarleton State University by a sweep in their comeback series at John Smith Field.
 Redshirt senior pitcher Evan Gibbons and sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez celebrating with the team after getting the final strikeout of the inning while walking into the dugout against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Gibbons has a total of 40 strikeouts currently this season.

Another weekend sweep for Sac State baseball in Irvine

Kai Arellano, Staffer April 26, 2024
Sac State defeats USC and Santa Clara in a clash in Irvine, California.
Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.

Sac State left seeing red in Stanford

Kai Arellano, Staffer April 19, 2024
Sac State traveled to Stanford and lost a competitive game 12-8 to Stanford University
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.

Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue

Kai Arellano, Staffer April 16, 2024
Sac State travels to Seattle University and leaves with a three-game sweep in the WAC.
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