Trojans bounce back with victory over Cal State Fullerton

USC Trojans infielder Adrian Lopez (5) reacts after making a base it during an NCAA baseball game between University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles Calif The No. 23 USC Trojans found their footing once again in their 9-2 victory over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, Tuesday night. USC held an offensive clinic in Fullerton to end their five-game roadtrip.

The Trojans totaled 17 hits on the night, with each batter in the lineup having picked up a hit and six batters finishing with a multi-hit game. USC's offense wasted no time driving baserunners in against the Titans' pitching. USC loaded four runs in the first inning and batted around the order to force a Fullerton pitching change after securing just one out.

A bases-loaded walk from Kevin Takeuchi scored the first run of the game. The next came from a fly ball dropped by Titan's right fielder Andrew Kirchner to score Adrian Lopez. Then a two-RBI chopper to left field from Abbrie Covarrubias was enough to end Fullerton pitcher Nick Santivanez's start and introduce their bullpen.

Freshman Diego Velazquez made his first start of his collegiate career for the Trojans. Velazquez has come out of the bullpen and has also played in the infield throughout the season. He pitched two innings, stacked four strikeouts and gave up one hit.