Bakersfield Walks Off UCSD, 10-8, Behind Wilkes’ Ninth-Inning Blast

Hannah Walker BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — CSU Bakersfield erased a late deficit and delivered a dramatic walk-off victory Saturday night at Hardt Field, defeating UC San Diego 10-8 in Big West action. Freshman Devon Wilkes provided the game’s defining moment, launching a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to cap a furious comeback and secure the Roadrunners’ 22nd win of the season (22-29, 10-16 Big West). Trailing 8-4 entering the eighth inning, CSU Bakersfield chipped away with three runs to tighten the score. Kanoa Morisaki sparked the rally with a two-run double to left-center, and Yahir Acevedo followed...