PORTLAND (May 17, 2022) – Washington State starting pitcher fired five shutout innings and homered in a 3-0 victory over Portland at Joe Etzel Field Tuesday afternoon.
WSU (24-26) saw Hawkins strike out a career-high 10 and allow just two hits while Matthews matched a season-high with three hits including an RBI-double and a solo homer. The Cougars put up a run in each of the first three innings before Hawkins and relievers , and combined for 14 strikeouts and two hits in the win.
Hawkins improved to 4-0, Kaelber recorded his sixth save, singled twice, doubled twice, and added two hits including a triple.