Cal State Dominguez Hills rallied in the late innings to defeat Stan State 10鈥�7 in a tightly contested game on Friday. Stan State initially took the lead, scoring 7 runs in the first five innings, but a four-run eighth inning from the Toros shifted the momentum. This loss drops the Warriors鈥� record to 18鈥�23, while the Toros improve to 17鈥�21 overall. Chris Ortiz shined for Stan State, garnering 4 hits and 4 RBIs in the contest. The defeat hampers Stan State鈥檚 hopes of climbing up the CCAA standings as the season nears its end.

By the Numbers
  • Stan State recorded 12 hits, including 4 from Chris Ortiz.
  • Cal State Dominguez Hills scored 4 runs in the eighth inning to secure the victory.
State of Play
  • Stan State remains in a challenging position in the CCAA standings at 9鈥�15.
  • The Warriors have only a couple of home games left as they approach the end of the regular season.
What's Next

Stan State will continue their series against Cal State Dominguez Hills with a doubleheader on Saturday, followed by a Senior Day finale on Sunday. The upcoming games are critical for the Warriors as they seek to improve their standing before the postseason.

Bottom Line

This loss highlights the need for Stan State to capitalize on early leads and maintain momentum, especially with the postseason approaching. The outcome of the remaining games will be crucial for their playoff aspirations and the future of their season.