CHICO, Calif. – Chico State closed its four-game non-conference baseball series against No. 19 Point Loma in emphatic fashion Saturday morning, rolling to an 11–0 victory at Nettleton Stadium behind an early offensive surge and a dominant pitching performance.
The Wildcats improved to 2–5 on the season, while Point Loma slipped to 4–3.
Wildcat Standouts
Jesse Gadd – Went 3-for-3 with a career-high five RBIs, surpassing his previous best of four set last season at Point Loma.
Jackson Snitko – Finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI, reaching base three times.
Manny Lopez – Earned the win in relief, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings without allowing a hit.
Game Highlights
– Chico State struck quickly, scoring three runs in the first inning and six more in the second to seize full control.
– Gadd delivered a two-run single in the first before adding a three-run performance in the second inning.
– The Wildcats added two more runs in the third to extend the lead to double digits.
– Chico State pitching combined to hold Point Loma scoreless, limiting the Sea Lions to six hits.
– The Wildcats did not commit an error in the shutout victory.
By the Numbers
– Chico State scored 11 runs on 12 hits.
– The Wildcats drew eight walks and were hit by pitch twice.
– Chico State pitching issued just two walks in the shutout.
– Point Loma went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
– The Wildcats left 11 runners on base.
Wildcat Tidbits
– Jesse Gadd recorded a career-high five RBIs, eclipsing his previous mark of four set last season at Point Loma.
– The shutout marked Chico State's first since the series finale at Cal State Dominguez Hills last season, when the Wildcats blanked the Toros, 12–0.
– Chico State reached double figures in runs for the first time since April 26 at Cal State San Marcos, when the Wildcats topped the Cougars 14–7 to clinch the four-game series.
Up Next
Chico State continues its homestand with a four-game non-conference series against GNAC opponent Western Oregon at Nettleton Stadium. The series opens Friday with a 9/7-inning doubleheader, beginning with game one at 2 p.m.
