Gonzaga Baseball secured a 7-4 win over Indiana State, driven by three home runs and a strong performance from Erik Hoffberg. The Zags opened the scoring in the first inning with a run aided by an outfield error, followed by Bo Shinkle's RBI single in the second. Gonzaga took command in the fourth with back-to-back home runs from Ricky Sanchez and Hudson Shupe, and a subsequent homer from Noah Meffert, effectively extending their lead. Hoffberg pitched seven innings and struck out seven batters, while closer Garrett Gores managed a tricky eighth inning to maintain the lead, despite Indiana State's late surge. This marks Gonzaga's seventh consecutive game with more hits than their opponent.

By the Numbers
  • Gonzaga hit three home runs in the game.
  • Erik Hoffberg pitched for seven innings, tying his career-high, and struck out seven batters, also matching his career best.
State of Play
  • Gonzaga improved to a 5-11 record for the season.
  • Gonzaga will face Indiana State again tomorrow at 11 AM PT.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Gonzaga aims to continue their momentum against Indiana State in the upcoming matchup, potentially improving their record further and enhancing team confidence.

Bottom Line

Gonzaga's offensive surge, highlighted by their home runs and Hoffberg's effective pitching, underscores their potential to rebound in the upcoming games, signaling a shift in their season performance.