San Diego State Loses Thrilling 10-Inning Battle to Hawai’i, Credit Xavier Cardenas III’s Strong Pitching
San Diego State lost to Hawai'i in a 10-inning baseball game, 6-5, after a late Rainbow Warriors rally sealed the Aztecs' sixth straight defeat.
The Big PictureThe Rainbow Warriors came back from a 5-1 deficit, scoring the final five runs to sweep the series, while SDSU struggled to maintain their lead.
By the Numbers- Tino Bethancourt delivered four RBIs for the Aztecs.
- SDSU's Xavier Cardenas III pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on two hits with seven walks but no strikeouts.
Despite a strong start by Cardenas, SDSU couldn't hold off the late Hawai'i comeback.
State of Play- The Rainbow Warriors' bullpen stifled the Aztecs, retiring 16 of 17 batters in the final 5 2/3 innings.
- SDSU's Finley Bates was the only Aztec to reach base in that crucial late stretch.
San Diego State will next face New Mexico in a three-game Mountain West series at Tony Gwynn Stadium starting on March 28.
Bottom LineDespite a solid effort by starter Cardenas, SDSU's late-game struggles allowed Hawai'i to secure victory in a dramatic 10-inning contest, marking the Aztecs' sixth consecutive loss.
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