Long Beach State's baseball team delivered an impressive performance by shutting out UC San Diego 10-0, highlighted by a six-run seventh inning. LBSU's Owen Geiss provided a strong start, striking out five and limiting the Tritons to six hits over 6.2 innings. The offense came alive with key hits from Kyle Ashworth and Alex Champagne, complementing strong pitching and solid defense throughout the game. This victory marks Long Beach's first Big West shutout on the road since last April and their first league shutout this season. The Dirtbags will face No. 15 UC Santa Barbara next weekend, aiming to build on their recent success.

By the Numbers
  • Geiss pitched 6.2 innings, giving up 6 hits, striking out 5, and walking 1.
  • The Dirtbags scored 6 runs in a single inning during the match.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State improved to 8-15 overall and 2-7 in the Big West.
  • UC San Diego's record fell to 13-9, with a 5-4 Big West standing.
What's Next

Long Beach State will return to Bohl Diamond at Blair Field to start a three-game series against No. 15 UC Santa Barbara, with hopes of sustaining their momentum and improving their league standings.

Bottom Line

This shutout demonstrates LBSU's capability to deliver a combined effort of strong pitching and aggressive offense, setting the stage for a critical series against tougher competition. Consistency in batting and pitching will be essential for ongoing success.