Long Beach State fell to Cal State Fullerton, 6-2, in the final game of their series, allowing the Titans to claim the rubber match. The Dirtbags struggled offensively, managing only six hits while stranding runners in scoring position. Freshman Jason Gerfers started strong but allowed four runs by the end of the fifth inning as Fullerton slowly built their lead. A late rally by Long Beach came too late, highlighted by a two-run homer from Dylan Lina. The Dirtbags will look to bounce back with two midweek games against USC and San Diego State.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach State had 6 hits but stranded multiple runners.
  • Dylan Lina hit a two-run home run in the ninth, making it 6-2.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State's offense struggled throughout the game.
  • Cal State Fullerton took advantage of multiple scoring opportunities.
What's Next

Long Beach State is set to host USC and San Diego State for midweek games, both beginning at 6:05 p.m. This is a critical moment for the Dirtbags to regain momentum in the season.

Bottom Line

Despite a late-game push, the Dirtbags failed to capitalize on scoring chances, highlighting the need for improved offensive performance moving forward.