Sophomore outfielder Julian Escobedo connects for an eighth inning home run during the Aztecs 5-4 victory over CSU Bakersfield on March 20 at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
San Diego State baseball pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind-walk-off victory Tuesday night, scoring two runs in the bottom of the ninth to outlast CSU Bakersfield 5-4.
The win puts the No. 25 Aztecs at a 14-6 record, while the Roadrunners’ fall to 9-13 on the season. It’s the first time the two schools have ever played each other in baseball.
Junior catcher Dean Nevarez was the hero of the affair, singling to right field with two outs in the last frame to drive in the winning run.