AZTEC BASEBALL TAKES TO THE DIAMOND AGAINST SJSU AND UCONN.

Baseball glove awaits play | Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images San Diego State transitions away from hoops to the diamond as they immerse themselves in pre-season games. Presently the Aztecs are 12-13 as they head into a contest against UC Irvine from Tony Gwynn Field. Early season highlights include wins at UCLA and Washington and Washington State.

Last weekend, the Aztecs travelled to San Jose to play in a round-robin tournament with the Spartans and the University of Connecticut. Both of the games against San Jose State are considered as non-conference game. Friday’s game against San Jose State at Excite Ballpark found the Aztecs on the short end of a 3-2 decision that went 11 innings.

The Aztecs jumped out early when Dawsoh Santana scored after a fielder’s choice, a groundout and back to back wild pitches by Spartan pitcher Jesse Gutierrez. The Aztecs added another run in the third with 3rd baseman Tyce Peterson ripping a triple to right field and scoring on a sacrifice fly by Zach Justice. The Spartans threatened on several occasions, but Aztec starter Rohan Lettow set the Spartans down with key plays and strikeouts.

The Aztecs showed their aggression on the base paths with a double steal with Jabin Trosky and Max Farrell advancing. This was short lived as Trosky was thrown out at home and Adam Magpoc grounded into a fielder’s choice after that. Entering the bottom of the 7th, the Spartans fought back with Jake McCoy scoring ahead of a two-run home run by Brent Cota.