The Fresno State Bulldogs played the Pepperdine Waves in the first game of the day.

For eight innings, the Bulldogs were in control, leading 5-2 and doing everything right.

Until the top of the 9th. In an unpredictable manner, the Waves rallied back — and rallied hard. On five hits, Fresno State’s hopes of advancing were dashed when Pepperdine scored six runs — four on a grand slam by Matt Forgatch.

Pepperdine won 8-5, eliminating Fresno State from the regional.

The Waves advanced to play the Stanford Cardinal later in the evening. » Continue reading “Palo Alto Regional: And The Cardinal Emerge Victorious”

Austin Wilson after his fourth inning three-run home run. (Photo: Mac)

No. 2 Stanford hosted the Rice Owls on Mar 10 at Sunken Diamond.

Iron Chef Brett Mooneyham took the mound for his 4th start of the season, opposing righty Austin Kubitza.

» Continue reading “Mooneyham, Offense Cook Rice”

A.J. Vanegas pitches against the St. Mary's College Gaels. (Photo: Mac)

Tuesday afternoon, the Cardinal team ventured to Moraga, Calif. to face the Gaels at St. Mary’s College of California.

RHP A.J. Vanegas pitched five strong innings, giving up only three hits and allowing no runs.

The Card offense proved, once again, that they can get things done.

» Continue reading “Stanford Shuts Out St. Mary’s”

The Cardinal and White teams before the game. (Photo: Mac)

On a gloomy-then-sunny day in Palo Alto, Stanford took the field at Sunken Diamond.

Those familiar with Stanford sports know that their football team plays an annual Cardinal and White game every spring.

On Feb 11th, it was Stanford baseball’s turn. Their first ever Cardinal and White game took place at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond.

» Continue reading “The First Ever Stanford Baseball Cardinal And White Scrimmage”