Series 3
vs. Northwest Nazarene (2-0)
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 11:00 a.m. (DH)

Series 4
vs Sonoma State (5-0)
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 2:00 p.m.

Series 5
vs. Oregon Tech (1-3)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 11:00 a.m. (DH)
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 11:00 a.m. (DH)

GAMENOTES

FIRST PITCH:
The Otters host eight games next week, beginning with a three-game series against Northwest Nazarene on Tuesday, Feb. 10. CSUMB plays Sonoma State in a single game followed by a four-game series against NAIA Oregon Tech over the weekend.

NEXT WEEK:
CSUMB closes out its homestand, welcoming UC San Diego for a four-game series beginning on Friday.

SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS:
Northwest Nazarene (2-0) opened the season with a doubleheader sweep over NAIA Simpson University on Saturday. The Crusaders ended the 2008 season with a 32-22 overall record and 15-17 in the GNAC. Players to watch: Junior second baseman Cory Warburton (.500 avg, 2 2B),  junior left-handed pitcher Jon Keller (0.00 ERA, 1 CG, 7.0 IP, 6 SO, 1 H).

SCOUTING THE SEAWOLVES:
Sonoma State (5-0) notched two conference weekly honors this week after opening the season with a    3-1 victory over Cal State Stanislaus and earning a four-game sweep over the Otters. Shortstop Leo Avila was named Wilson CCAA Baseball Player of the Week (.714 avg. 1 HR, 4 R, 7 RBI) and junior Cameron Ray was selected Wilson CCAA Baseball Pitcher of the Week (0.00 ERA, 6.0 IP, 1 BB, 10 SO).

SCOUTING THE OWLS:
Oregon Tech (1-3) prevented a four-game sweep against San Francisco State University with a 4-2 victory in day 2 opener on Sunday, Feb. 8.  The Owls wrapped up the 2008 season with a 22-30 overall record and 6-13 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Players to watch: freshman left fielder Mitchell Crim (.444 avg, 4 H, 1 2B, 1 SB); freshman starting pitcher Neil Emerson (0.00 ERA, 6.0 IP, 3 SO, 2 BB, 0 R).

COMMENTS BY COACH ALDRETE:
On SSU Day 1 - “The team played good enough to win the first game. But they didn't produce in the second game. DeJesus did well at the plate, going 4-for-8, and is now 6-for-10 on the year.”