DAVIS, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2021) – Washington State opened the 2021 season with an impressive 11-1 victory over UC Davis Friday afternoon.
Five Cougars collected multiple hits led my junior shortstop who recorded three hits including a triple, stole a base and scored twice while junior first baseman provided the big blow with a go-ahead three-run home run in the fifth. The Preseason All-American finished four RBI and extended his hitting streak to 18 games, dating back to the 2019 season, tied for the fourth-longest in program history.
On the mound, junior starter was solid in his opening day start, working into the seventh inning for his fourth straight start.