Coming off a close opening day loss to No. 17 TCU, the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) were eager to return for day two of the MLB4 tournament where they would take on the University of Houston Cougars (0-2).
With the help of five pitchers with an overall 12 strikeouts, the Scarlet and Black were able to hold the Cougars to 4-3 to secure their first win of the season and improve their record to 1-1.
Sophomore RHP Kelena Sauer made his second career start for SDSU and made a statement with six strikeouts throughout five innings pitched, allowing just one run on three hits and two walks.