Navigate Left
  • Most Americans know how to go into a mosh pit or grind, but that isn’t dancing. From: Pexels

    Opinion

    Americans should dance more

  • Me meditating on a Barudaber temple in a 2016 Indonesia. Photo taken by my Mom, Iris Giladi.

    Opinion

    The depth of my apreciation for India

  • Front view of Kendall Hall

    News

    Jewish students react to antisemitic vandalism on campus, President Perez responds

  • Cruz Mora is on the ballot for Live Oak City Council this November. Photo Credit: Cruz Mora

    Features

    Public administration student takes on local-level politics

  • Pro-Palestine banners put up on Butte Hall by Students for Justice in Palestine. Photo taken May 1, 2024. Photo taken May 1, 2024 by Molly Myers.

    News

    Ceasefire campaign launches on campus, President Perez sends email on protests 

Navigate Right
Breaking News
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State wins home opener with a walk-off

carilloedited.gif
Chico State’s junior infielder Andrew Carrillo ready to hit the ball during the game against Sonoma State on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Chico State won their home opener in walk-off fashion beating rivals Sonoma State, wing a final score of 3-2.

The first half of the game was a pitchers duel between Chico State graduate student Luke Barker and Sonoma State senior Bobby Raymos.

Sonoma State opened up the scoring when junior Adam Manzer jacked one over the fence in the top of the 4th giving Sonoma State a one run lead.

In the sixth inning the Seawolves doubled their lead after senior catcher Eric Ehlow ran in from third off a Philip Ramos infield single.

After six innings Sonoma State was up 2-0.

The seventh inning stretch proved fruitful for the Wildcats, as they were able to cut the Seawolve’s lead in half after senior outfielder Connor Huesers singled to left giving senior catcher Peter Miller the opportunity to score from second.

Through the seveth inning the score was Sonoma State with a 2-1 lead.

The break through for the ‘Cats came in the bottom of the ninth.

With the bases loaded and only one out, senior infielder Gordon Deacon sent a fly ball into left field deep enough to allow first year infielder Cameron Santos to tag up from third tying the game at two.

The final at bat for Chico State came when junior infielder Andrew Carrillo hit a walk off single through the right side. Huesers ran in from third giving the Wildcats a 3-2 victory.

Carrillo said his mentality stepping up to the plate was like any other time.

“Just trying to keep my head clear like any (at bat),” Carillo said.

Huesers said there was never a moment of doubt that the team would not make a comeback.

“It was the little things,” said head coach John Goelz of Sonoma State, that cost the Seawolves the game.

He also alluded to a controversial call by the home plate umpire, which allowed for the Wildcats to tie the game in the ninth inning.

“He was tagged on the hip,” said Goelz.

Sonoma State is now 0-5 in CCAA conference play, while Chico State improved to 4-0 in the conference.

James Groh can be reached at [email protected] or @James_Groh14on Twitter.

Leave a Comment
More to Discover

Comments (0)

All The Orion Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *