BERKELEY, Calif. (May 12, 2023) – Washington State hit three home runs and worked six innings in a 9-5 series-opening win at California Friday evening.
WSU improved to 28-19 overall and 9-15 in Pac-12 Conference play after , and each homered to back starter who struck out seven over six innings before closed things out with three innings of relief.
Advincula homered on the third pitch of the game as the Cougars built an 8-1 lead after scoring in each of the first four innings. Advincula tallied three hits and scored twice, , and each added two hits while Magee and Cresswell each hit two-run home runs.