Big Eighth Inning Gives ‘Cats Runaway Win Over Pioneers

HAYWARD – Stefan Foley hit a three-run home run to break a three-run tie and began an eight-run eighth inning as the Chico State baseball team blew out Cal State East Bay 12-3 at Pioneer Field to open the four-game CCAA series. The Wildcats (24-17, 18-14 CCAA) still hold on to fourth place in the conference standings with a .562 win percentage, maintaining a half-game lead over San Francisco State, which did both teams a favor by beating seventh-place Cal State LA, which is now at 14-19 (.424) in conference play. Third-place Cal Poly Pomona also helped the Wildcats and...