Cal State San Marcos baseball split a doubleheader with No. 12 Cal State Monterey Bay, losing 22-11 in the first game and winning 8-6 in the second. In the opener, the Otters soared to a big lead, with standout performances from Zech Samayoa, who hit two homers, and the Cougars struggled to keep pace. The nightcap saw CSUSM dominate early, backed by Canon King's strong batting, securing their first win this season against a ranked opponent as rain altered Saturday's schedule.

By the Numbers
  • In Game 1, Zech Samayoa batted 3-for-5, hit 2 home runs, and had 4 RBIs.
  • In Game 2, Canon King went 3-for-4, with 3 RBIs and 1 home run.
State of Play
  • The Cougars improved to 21 games in reaching base for Canon King.
  • CSUSM recorded their first victory over a ranked opponent this season.
What's Next

Due to potential rain on Sunday, the series finale is rescheduled to an 11 a.m. doubleheader consisting of two nine-inning games on Saturday, which will impact team strategies and pitching rotations.

Bottom Line

CSUSM demonstrated resilience by bouncing back in the second game, suggesting potential momentum shift heading into the concluding games of the series. Winning against ranked teams can provide essential confidence as they approach critical matchups ahead.