CHICO, Calif. – The Chico State baseball team wasted little time making a statement in its CCAA opener, erupting for 10 runs in the sixth inning to blow past Cal State Dominguez Hills, 17–3, Friday afternoon at Nettleton Stadium.
Chico State improves to 12–7 overall and has won 11 of its last 13 games. Cal State Dominguez Hills falls to 8–6 overall and 0–1 in conference play.
Wildcat Standouts
Brady Ranallo – Went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, three RBIs and two runs scored.
Stefan Foley – Finished 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Jackson Snitko – Went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBIs and three runs scored.
Game Highlights
– Chico State struck for five runs in the first inning, capitalizing on walks, hit batters and a two-run single from Foley to seize early control.
– The Wildcats added a run in the fourth before breaking the game open with a 10-run sixth inning.
– Ranallo's three-run homer highlighted the sixth, while Snitko, Baker, Nachreiner and Hodges all delivered key RBI hits in the frame.
– Aaron McCurley earned the win in relief, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
– Broc McReynolds closed the door with a scoreless ninth, striking out two.
By the Numbers
– Chico State scored 17 runs on 14 hits.
– The Wildcats posted 10 runs in the sixth inning.
– Chico State drew six walks and was hit by three pitches.
– The Toros managed eight hits and left four runners on base.
Wildcat Tidbits
– Chico State leads the all-time series with Cal State Dominguez Hills, 72–39–1. The 14-run win over the Toros is the largest margin of victory since April 29, 2007, when the Wildcats routed the Toros 16–1 in Carson.
– It is the 18th time the Wildcats have scored 17 runs in a game since 1970. The last time came March 20, 2022, when Chico State beat Stanislaus State 17–8 in Turlock.
– The 14-run win is the largest margin of victory for Chico State since March 23, 2024, when the Wildcats trounced Cal State LA, 14–0.
– Friday marks the seventh time in 19 games the Wildcats have reached double digits in scoring. Chico State is averaging 6.1 runs through 19 games.
– The last time Chico State scored 10 runs in a single inning was March 16, 2024, when the Wildcats scored 10 in the fourth inning against Cal State San Marcos at Nettleton Stadium in a 15–4 victory.
Up Next
Chico State and Cal State Dominguez Hills return to Nettleton Stadium for the 9/7-inning doubleheader. Game one is scheduled for noon.
