Chico State split a doubleheader against No. 10 Cal State Monterey Bay on a windy Saturday, winning the first game 5-4 and losing the second 9-7 in nine innings. The Wildcats are now 23-22 overall and 12-15 in the CCAA, while the Otters sit at 33-12 and 18-9 in conference play. Key moments in the first game included a pinch-hit RBI double from Jesse Gadd that secured the win, while defensive highlights and scoring in five innings kept Chico competitive in the second game.

By the Numbers
  • Chico State's victory in Game 1 marked their 49th win over Cal State Monterey Bay in their all-time series.
  • Michael Baker's hitting streak extended to 10 games before ending in the second game.
State of Play
  • The split maintained Chico State's slight edge in the historical series against the Otters.
  • Game 2 saw the Wildcats score in five of the first six innings but ultimately fail to overcome a three-run fourth from Monterey Bay.
What's Next

The series concludes on Sunday, with the final game taking place at noon, preceded by Senior Day festivities at 11:30 a.m.

Bottom Line

Chico State's resilience was evident in their timely scoring and defensive plays, but consistency will be key as they face a ranked opponent in the series finale.