Score: UC Davis 2, UC Irvine 13
Winning Pitcher: Ryder Brooks (4-2)
Losing Pitcher: Matt Barnes II (0-1)
Location:Â Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 16-18 (5-10), UC Irvine, 25-8 (13-2)
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The short story: All nine starters reached base for UC Davis, but it wasn't enough to hold off No. 13 UC Irvine, which scored 13 runs on 14 hits in Sunday's series finale, including two home runs.
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FIRST PITCH
- With every Aggies starter reaching base safely, Jason Hanson emerged as UC Davis' bright spot, going 2-for-2 for the second consecutive game
- Hanson's day was highlighted by a solo home run in the eighth inning
- The infielder also drew a walk and was hit by a pitch, continuing his strong plate discipline after a pair of walks in Saturday's contest
- Tyler Wood delivered a standout relief appearance, tossing four innings while allowing just one run on one hit, walking one, and striking out six
- Braydon Wooldridge also had a productive day at the plate, finishing 2-for-4
- UC Irvine's offense was powered by Rowan Felsch, who went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three RBI
- Left-hander Ryder Brooks anchored the Anteaters' pitching staff, working six innings and surrendering just one run.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Aggies found themselves in an 8-0 hole before plating their first run in the seventh inning
- Evan Gentil scored UC Davis' lone run of the frame on a passed ball, cutting the deficit to 8-1
- UC Irvine extended its lead to 12-1 before the Aggies responded in the eighth
- Hanson led off the inning with a solo shot off reliever Ricky Ojeda, trimming the margin to 12-2
- UC Davis couldn't rally further, as the Anteaters added another run to seal a 13-2 victory
UP NEXT: The Aggies remain at home for a midweek showdown against Causeway rival Sacramento State on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. UC Davis dominated the Hornets in their first meeting this season, posting a 14-0 shutout.
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