Cougar Offense Heats Up to Clinch Series over LIU
PEORIA, Ariz. (February 26, 2022) – Washington State clinched its series against LIU with a 9-2 win at the Peoria Sports Complex Saturday afternoon.
The Cougars (5-3) received a three-hit game from Kyle Russell, a two-run homer form Elijah Hainline and WSU rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a one in the fourth, two in the fifth and three runs in both the sixth and seventh innings. WSU reliever Connor Barison earned the win after retiring all nine batters he faced, six via strikeout, in three no-hit innings as the Cougars claimed three of four from Long Island (LIU) who dropped to 3-5.