HONOLULU -- Thanks in part to a great performance on the hill from freshman Jake Spillane, UC Davis picked up the 6-3 win against Hawai'i on Saturday, April 6.

The victory brings UC Davis' overall record to 10-13 on the season, 3-2 in the Big West. Spillane earned his first win of the year for the Aggies, bringing his record to 1-0. The loss for Hawai'i drops their 2019 mark to 12-17, 2-3 in the conference, as well as freshman Li'i Pontes's record to 1-3.

UC Davis started Spillane on the mound, and he went 8.2 innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on eight hits. The Aggies then turned to the bullpen, bringing in junior Steve Ouellette for the final out of the contest. In that span, Ouellette yielded no runs on no hits, striking out one and walking none. Ouellette also notched his first save on the year for the Aggies.

In total, UC Davis pitchers gave up the three Hawai'i runs, all earned, on eight hits, walking one and striking out one.

Junior Cooper Morrison led the way offensively for UC Davis, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBIs along with a walk. Junior Logan Denholm compiled a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI and a walk. Freshman Kyler Arenado also helped out for UC Davis, going 1-for-4 with two RBIs. Hawai'i's lineup was led by junior Brennen Hancock, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI on the day.

Overall, UC Davis pushed across their six runs on eight hits, one of which went for extra bases. The Aggies improved on their attack by drawing six walks from Hawai'i pitchers. When they did swing the bat, UC Davis was clutch at the plate. The Aggies went 4-for-9 with runners in scoring position, with Morrison accounting for one of those hits.

UC Davis will look for its second conference win of the season when the Aggies and the 'Bows return to action in the series finale tomorrow (Apr. 7 ) at 1:05 PM HT/4:05 PM PT. 

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