Utah Tech dominated Sacramento State, achieving a 13-3 victory in seven innings, highlighted by Petey Soto Jr.'s impressive performance with a career-high six RBIs and his first collegiate grand slam. The Trailblazers established an early lead, scoring four runs in the second inning, aided by two errors from the Hornets. Following a brief response from Sacramento State, Utah Tech solidified its lead with a five-run third inning. Tyler Ray secured the win with 3.2 innings of scoreless relief, marking a significant achievement as the fastest to 20 wins in the program鈥檚 Division I history.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Tech has now reached 20 wins in just 31 games.
  • Petey Soto Jr. drove in six runs, including a grand slam in the third inning.
  • Ty Johnsen recorded four hits and four runs scored.
State of Play
  • Utah Tech improved to 20-11 overall and 2-0 in WAC play.
  • Sacramento State fell to 11-20 and 0-2 in the league.
What's Next

Utah Tech aims for a series sweep against Sacramento State in the final game of the three-game series, scheduled for Saturday at 12:05 p.m. (MT).

Bottom Line

With their dominant performance, the Trailblazers showcased their offensive strength and positioned themselves as a formidable contender in the WAC, emphasizing the significance of maintaining this momentum moving forward.