BOX SCORE SEASIDE, Calif. – Cal State Dominguez Hills took advantage of three Cal State Monterey Bay errors, leading to five unearned runs to win the series opener 11-8 over the Otters.
 
The eighth inning proved costly to the Otters as CSUDH drove in seven runs with four being unearned.
 
Trailing 3-2 entering the seventh, CSUMB racked up four runs on three hits.  Junior Tommy George (Elk Grove HS) drew a walk, advanced to third on a Brian Haggett (Hollister, Calif./Sacramento State) single and scored on a sacrifice fly. Haggett plated on freshman Chris Blanton's (Burlingame HS) ground out.  Junior Jesse Olson (Citrus Heights, Calif./Sierra College) concluded the Otter scoring on a 2 RBI double to the right corner.
 
The Otters attempted a rally by scoring on a bases loaded pass ball and a ground out by senior Danny Nelson to cut the gap to 11-8.
 
Haggett led the Otters, going 4-for-5 with two runs.  Junior Jason Merjano (San Ramon, Calif./Sierra College) went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and a run.  George kept his hitting streak alive with a single in the third inning.
 
For the Toros, Sako Chapjian, Matthew Young and Chris Vopinek registered three hits.  Chapjian and Chris Allen each hit homers.
 
Otter closer Harold Zosel (Pleasanton, Calif./San Jose City College) took his first loss of the season, giving up five runs (one earned) in 2/3 innings.  CSUDH's Matt Montgomery improved to 3-1 after 1 2/3 innings of work. 
 
Both teams return to the field on Saturday, Apr. 21 for a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m.