May 8, 2011

Box Score

CARSON, Calif. – Capping off its best season to date, the Cal State Monterey Bay baseball team ended its 2011 campaign with a 6-3 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills at Toro Field Sunday afternoon.

The Otters (21-28, 18-22 CCAA)) set a program record for wins in a season with Saturday's nightcap win, then upped the new mark by one with the victory today to split the series with the Toros.  CSUMB also won a program-best 18 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) games this season.

“I could not be more proud of this group of guys, and they have a lot to be proud of as well,” said first-year coach Walt White.  “These guys have set the foundation for a very bright future here. Coming off a difficult 2010 season, this team learned how to compete together, believe in each other, and play selfless baseball. We grew as a team throughout the year.”

Junior Danny Nelson broke the CSUMB single season double record with his 20th in the final game. His other hit of the game was a home run over the left field wall. Junior Jared DeCastro reached base three times for the Otters

Nelson's two-run homer in the first inning put the Otters in front 2-0.  

The Toros made it 2-1 in their side of the frame on Medina's RBI double down the right line.

CSUDH put up two runs on three hits in the third inning to take a 3-2 lead.

The fifth inning proved to be monstrous for the Otters, scoring three runs on five hits.  A CSUDH error put sophomore Ronnie Fhurong on second base. Fhurong would score on a single by sophomore Tommy George who then advanced to second on the throw. Nelson hit his historical double to drive in George and later scored after back-to-back singles by DeCastro and sophomore Tyler Young.

The Otters added an insurance run in the eighth inning.  Young drew a leadoff walk and junior Randall Packard tripled to right center to plate Young.

Junior Paul Brock threw his third complete game to pick up his fifth victory of the season. He struck out five batters and gave up only three runs.

“We accomplished a great deal this year,” White said “We led the nation in most double plays per game and was second in double plays turned.  Pitcher Jake Paolinetti set a school record for wins, pitcher Paul Brock set a school record for saves and second baseman Danny Nelson set a school record for doubles in a season. We set a new standard with our 21st victory today breaking our single season win record.”

“I am truly blessed to have a loyal, knowledgeable, and trust-worthy staff in coaches Erik Wagle, Derek Bell, Dennis Peters, and Anthony Espitia,” White said. “All together, players and coaches, we made this a memorable year for CSUMB. I am truly honored to be the head baseball coach for Cal State Monterey Bay.”