Bulldogs rally to force deciding game in WAC tourney May 25, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team forced a final decisive game for the Western Athletic Conference tournament title tonight after beating New Mexico State 9-7 earlier today. Bulldogs first baseman Jordan Ribera smashed a two-run homer in the top of the ninth and closer Holden Sprague loaded the bases in the bottom half of the inning, but escaped without yielding a run to complete an intense comeback. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bulldogs earn way to NCAAs May 25, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team is at it again -- perhaps even more shockingly this time around. The defending national champions, which just a week ago were in danger of missing their own conference tournament, have landed back in the NCAA playoffs. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Ribera Home Run Sends `Dogs to WAC Final May 25, 2009
HONOLULU - The Fresno State baseball team survived their third elimination game to advance to the WAC final game after beating New Mexico State, 9-7 ... "Join the State-Fresno State!" For information on the Fresno State baseball team log on to gobulldogs. (Gobulldogs.com)
Baseball Wins Fourth Straight WAC Tournament Title May 25, 2009
HONOLULU - The Fresno State baseball team survived four elimination games to win their fourth straight WAC Tournament Title and advance to the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs beat New Mexico State, 5-3, to earn the WAC Title. (Gobulldogs.com)
Bulldogs win WAC tournament; find out NCAA fate Monday May 25, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team did it again, winning four straight elimination games this weekend, including two today, to win the Western Athletic Conference tournament and receive an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Jordan Ribera, who entered the WAC tournament hitting a mere. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno State moves on at WAC tourney May 25, 2009
If the Fresno State baseball team is to win the Western Athletic Conference tournament for a fourth straight time, the Bulldogs will have to make it through one more day and two more games. Fresno State assured itself of at least one game today after beating tournament-host Hawaii 10-3 in an elimination game Saturday night in Honolulu. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs Eliminate Host Hawai'i May 24, 2009
HONOLULU - The Fresno State baseball team rallied for four runs in the top of the eighth to seal the win over Hawai'i, 10-3. The Bulldogs head to the final day of the WAC Tournament for the fourth straight year in a row. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs prolong stay in tourney May 24, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team is at it again, teetering on the edge of elimination but avoiding a fall. Fresno State prolonged its season at least one more game after beating San Jose State 6-3 on Friday night during the second day of the Western Athletic Conference tournament in Honolulu. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bulldogs Take Down No. 1 Seed Spartans May 23, 2009
HONOLULU - Freshman threw a complete game giving the Fresno State baseball team the win over No. 1 seed San Jose State, 6-3. Benny was backed up, but a great defense and an offense that tallied six runs on 15 hits. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs beat San Jose State in WAC baseball May 23, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team survived elimination tonight, beating San Jose State 6-3 on the second day of the Western Athletic Conference tournament in Honolulu. Fresno State (29-28), which is the No. 3 seed, will now face No. 5 Hawaii (32-25) at 6 p.m. Saturday. (Fresno Bee)
'Dogs down to last chance May 22, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team faces a series of elimination games between now and Sunday if it is to seize the Western Athletic Conference tournament title. Fresno State used its lone mulligan in this double-elimination tournament Thursday, falling 7-4 to No. 4 New Mexico State in the opening round in Honolulu. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
`Dogs Face San Jose State Friday May 22, 2009
HONOLULU - The Fresno State baseball team had seven hits and four runs, but fell, 7-4, to New Mexico State in the first round of the 2009 Napa Auto Parts WAC Tournament. Since the beginning of the WAC Tournament the Bulldogs are 12-1 in tournament play. (Gobulldogs.com)
`Dogs Place Four on All-WAC Team May 21, 2009
HONOLULU - The Fresno State baseball team have four Bulldogs earn First Team All-WAC honors in 2009. While junior received the top honor of the 2009 WAC Player of the Year. (Gobulldogs.com)
Sprague has been a key May 21, 2009
Of all the moves coach Mike Batesole made to try to rectify a near-catastrophic Fresno State baseball season, his biggest and boldest came during a game of cards ... "I think it's typical Fresno State baseball the way things have been going," Boeh said. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs in WAC baseball tourney May 19, 2009
After getting their first sweep of the season to close Western Athletic Conference play at 12-12, the Fresno State baseball team (28-27) squeaked into the conference tournament as the sixth and final qualifying team. Turlock's Tom Mendonca hit a home run in an 11-8 victory and an RBI single in an 8-7 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep. (Modesto Bee, CA)
One down, two to go for 'Dogs May 15, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team captured the opener of a critical four-game Western Athletic Conference series at Sacramento State on Thursday, slugging its way to a 15-7 victory to keep its postseason hopes alive. In the process, the Bulldogs' Mike Batesole recorded the 500th win in his 14-season college coaching career. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Can diamond 'Dogs stop the slide? May 14, 2009
That's where the defending national champion Fresno State baseball team finds itself -- on the verge of becoming a sports version of "Caddyshack II," "Ocean's Twelve," "Legally Blonde 2," "Dumb and Dumberer" or any other lousy movie sequel. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
`Dogs Split Series, Honor Seniors May 13, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team honored the three seniors, , and , who will go out as one of the most decorated senior classes in program history after winning three league and tournament championships, along with the National Championship in 2008. The Bulldogs split the series against Hawaii after losing both games in Saturday's doubleheader, 15-10 and 15-6. (Gobulldogs.com)
Hedstrom's Double Lifts `Dogs Past Hawai'i May 13, 2009
- Senior hit a double in the eighth inning bringing in two Bulldog runners to regain the lead for the Fresno State baseball team Friday night. The `Dogs came from behind beating Hawai'i 14-11 and are leading the series 2-0. (Gobulldogs.com)
Baseball Hosts Summer Camps May 13, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball coaches will host four camps this summer in June and July for baseball players of all ages ... "The Fresno State Baseball summer camps are a fantastic way to demonstrate your abilities while receiving instruction from the Bulldog coaching staff," said. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs baseball tops Hawaii in series opener May 9, 2009
Just when the Fresno State baseball team seemed to have its lineup settled, the Bulldogs learned senior catcher Danny Grubb has a season-threatening injury. Grubb, often credited for his defense and helping pitchers work through their struggles, broke the middle finger of his catching hand in last week's series against Nevada and his status remains unclear. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno State baseball routs Hawaii, 17-9 May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Diamond 'Dogs lose momentum May 7, 2009
Fresno State baseball fever is dying, much to the university's dismay. Almost a year after the Fresno State baseball team won the College World Series, the excitement surrounding the school's first national title in a men's sport is gone -- replaced by apathy and disappointment. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Diamond 'Dogs in hole after two losses May 4, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team is in trouble. Big time. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
After rain delay, 'Dogs try to lift cloud May 3, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team's attempt to remove itself from the Western Athletic Conference basement Friday was pushed back a day because of rain. Officials rescheduled the game against Nevada by creating a doubleheader Sunday, in addition to the doubleheader originally scheduled for today. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs' 'Wonder' tag turns Blunder? May 1, 2009
During one of the early homestands, a cynical Fresno State baseball fan wondered aloud if he should have waited to buy his plane tickets to Hawaii. You see, the Western Athletic Conference baseball tournament is in Honolulu in a few weeks. (Fresno Bee)
`Dogs Take No. 13 Cal Poly to Extra Innings Apr 30, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team took No. 13 Cal Poly to extra innings in a midweek contest, but fell 17-16 in the 10th inning. It is the second game that the Bulldogs have gone into extra innings in 2009. (Gobulldogs.com)
Bulldogs briefs: Cal Poly captures baseball slugfest, 17-16 Apr 29, 2009
A frustrating season for the Fresno State baseball team got even more frustrating Tuesday night in San Luis Obispo. The defending national champions blew a four-run lead in the ninth and went on to lose 17-16 in 10 innings on a rare throwing error by third baseman Tommy Mendonca. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Poytress' injury highlights tough day for 'Dogs baseball Apr 28, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team's problems continue to fester. Another ninth-inning meltdown, more shoddy infield defense and another alarming injury to its pitching staff. (Fresno Bee)
'Dogs hang on against Aggies Apr 13, 2009
Of all the roles the Fresno State baseball team has yet to fill -- and there are plenty -- the one that stands out the most is the guy on the mound at the end of games. Who is Fresno State's closer this year. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Dogs Take Game 3 Apr 13, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team came out swinging Sunday afternoon tallying six runs on seven hits for the 6-5 win over New Mexico State. Last night the Bulldogs were held to three hits and were shutout, but that wasn't the case today. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs fall at Beiden Apr 12, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team lost 2-0 today to New Mexico State at Beiden Field, as the Bulldogs wasted a superb outing from junior college transfer Matt Morse. The junior struck out seven and allowed just one run on three walks and two hits in 7. (Fresno Bee)
Robinson Hits Walk Off Home Run In WAC Opener Apr 11, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team opened WAC play with a 5-4 extra inning win over No. 23 New Mexico State. Freshman hit a walk off home run in the 10th inning and the `Dogs are 1-0 in conference play and 17-14 overall. (Gobulldogs.com)
Bulldogs tumble on diamond Apr 9, 2009
Just when the Fresno State baseball team seemed to be getting its act together, first-year program Cal State Bakersfield took the Bulldogs down a notch, again. Brandon Boren hit a walk-off single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth off Bulldogs reliever Gene Escat to lift Cal State Bakersfield to a 3-2 victory -- its second straight over Fresno State and third in the past four games. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno State fans can't get no respect Apr 5, 2009
For instance, this year they're cracking down on the in-and-out rule at Fresno State baseball games ... Been going to Fresno State baseball games since I was in diapers. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
`Dogs Top Roadrunners Apr 4, 2009
- For the second game in a row, the Fresno State baseball team earned a victory late in the game. Junior launched a double to left field allowing to score the winning run. (Gobulldogs.com)
Fresno State sneak previews: Baseball, softball Apr 3, 2009
FRESNO STATE BASEBALL VS. CAL STATE-BAKERSFIELD. Vitals: Beiden Field; 6:05 p.m. today; 2:05 p.m. Saturday; 1:05 p.m. Sunday. (Fresno Bee)
Mendonca Hits Game-Winning Home Run Apr 2, 2009
Mendonca's walk off home run lifted the Fresno State baseball team to a 4-2 victory over UC Davis. "Tommy hit that ball well. He was close all night and kept getting closer and closer," said head coach. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs Rally In The Ninth Inning For Win Mar 30, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team rallied in the bottom of the ninth inning scoring five runs to earn the 7-6 win over Lipscomb Sunday afternoon ... "Join the State, Fresno State!" For Fresno State baseball ticket information call 278-DOGS or log on to gobulldogs. (Gobulldogs.com)
Benny Makes History Mar 29, 2009
- got the best birthday present a head coach could ask for as the Fresno State baseball team swept Lipscomb in Saturday's doubleheader. The Bulldogs snapped their six game losing streaking after beating Lipscomb 13-11 and 10-0. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs pitcher Benny achieves rare feat Mar 29, 2009
Freshman Derek Benny faced the minimum number of batters a feat that apparently has not been seen for 42 years in Fresno State baseball history in throwing a two-hit shutout as the Bulldogs topped Lipscomb 10-0 to sweep todays nonconference doubleheader at Beiden Field. The Bulldogs (12-10) won the first game 13-11 to snap a five-game losing streak. (Fresno Bee)
Reliever yields, as do the 'Dogs Mar 28, 2009
Fresno State baseball coach Mike Batesole isn't one to second-guess his decisions. There were plenty of spectators to do it for him Friday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Baseball Hosts Lipscomb Mar 27, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team hosts the Lipscomb Bisons for a four-game series starting March 27 at 6:05. The Bulldogs will continue the weekend with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 28 at 2:05 and wrap-up the series on Sunday March 29 at 1:05. (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs repeat slow baseball start Mar 27, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team had a chance to do something different this season. Something even last year's national championship team could not do. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'A favorable mark' Mar 27, 2009
On the March 22 episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," Ty Pennington was observed wearing a Fresno State baseball cap under his bright red work helmet. Way to go, Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fresno State: A Family Affair Mar 25, 2009
"I used to watch a ton of Fresno State baseball games as a kid and I really enjoyed what I saw," Soares said "I went to all the alumni games because my dad played in them, met a lot of people that used to play here and it seemed like a place that I really wanted to be.". Todd lettered at Fresno State in 1982-84 seasons and helped the Bulldogs to conference championships in every year that he was at Fresno State, including a record season where the Bulldogs won 22-straight games and achieved a... (Gobulldogs.com)
`Dogs Hit Three Home Runs Mar 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES - The Fresno State baseball team hit three home runs in the sixth inning, but fell, 11-7, in game four against Loyola Marymount Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs had 11 hits, seven RBIs and struck out eight Lions in the loss. (Gobulldogs.com)
Loyola's rally in 7th tops 'Dogs Mar 21, 2009
Xavier Esquivel shut the door on the Fresno State baseball team Friday night. Esquivel worked two scoreless innings to preserve Loyola Marymount's 8-7 victory over the Bulldogs in the opener of a four-game, nonconference series in Los Angeles. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Pepsi Johnny Quik Classic Champs Mar 17, 2009
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State baseball team hits the road this weekend with a four-game series at Loyola Marymount March 20-22. . (Gobulldogs.com)
'Dogs baseball gets a lift from Mendonca Mar 13, 2009
With one swing of Tom Mendonca's bat, the Fresno State baseball team ran its winning streak to six straight Wednesday at Beiden Field. Mendonca hit a two-run shot over the left-field wall in the bottom of the ninth for a 7-5 Bulldogs victory against Buffalo at the Pepsi Johnny Quik Classic. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bulldogs blow away Bakersfield at Johnny Quik Mar 11, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team won its fifth straight game after downing Cal State-Bakersfield 16-1 today at the Pepsi Johnny Quik Classic. A trio of freshmen hitters led the charge, with Kenny Wise hitting a two-run single, Dusty Robinson smashing a two-run homer, and Brennan Gowens finishing 3 for 3 with a run and an RBI.. (Fresno Bee)
Walk like a Bulldog Mar 9, 2009
Fresno State baseball team displays its mastery of plate discipline, setting school record vs. Buffalo. Sunday, Mar. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Mendonca, Detwiler power Bulldogs baseball team to victory Mar 8, 2009
Tommy Mendonca and Steve Detwiler hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Fresno State baseball team rallied for a 6-3 win against Buffalo today at Beiden Field. Mendonca, who launched his third home run this season, hit a towering two-run homer beyond the batter's eye wall past the centerfield barrier that put Fresno State ahead 5-3. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
`Dogs Game Against UC Davis Postponed Mar 4, 2009
- The Fresno State baseball team's game against UC Davis has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. A new date has not yet been set. (Gobulldogs.com)
Fresno State coach Batesole proves hard to crack Mar 2, 2009
The Fresno State baseball coach who showed a nation how to handle adversity on the diamond as the Bulldogs won an improbable national title last year is willing to show some how to deal with the unexpected in life. But first, you must gain access to Batesole's circle of trust. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs beat Washington, win season opening series Feb 23, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team won its opening series, beating Washington 3-1 today at Beiden Field to win two out of three games. Bulldogs third baseman Tommy Mendonca hit a two-run single to center field with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh for the go-ahead runs. (Fresno Bee)
'Dogs crash back down to earth Feb 22, 2009
But for the Fresno State baseball team to play this ugly, this early. Maybe it should have been expected with the Bulldogs retooling their entire pitching staff. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno State baseball team falls 11-4 Feb 22, 2009
The Fresno State baseball team suffered its first loss of the season, allowing 14 hits in an 11-4 loss to Washington today at Beiden Field. Bulldogs starting pitcher Sean Bonesteele was roughed up for six runs on seven hits and three walks in 3. (Fresno Bee)
Detwiler still the hero, even if hitless Feb 21, 2009
This wasn't opening night for the Fresno State baseball team. This was national championship carry-over, a town still in love, several thousand people who would have given a paycheck to be in Omaha last June when that low liner went into Detwiler's glove and then his back pocket. (Fresno Bee)
Champs set for new start Feb 21, 2009
Fresno State baseball coach Mike Batesole and the defending champion Bulldogs start a new season tonight against the Washington Huskies at Beiden Field. So says Fresno State coach Mike Batesole, the primary author to the greatest underdog run in college baseball history. (Fresno Bee)
Same old Bulldogs Feb 21, 2009
That Fresno State baseball magic, which made believers out of the strongest cynics nationwide last summer, is back. Except this time, those at Beiden Field got to see it in person. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Pac-10 Baseball Round-Up: Feb. 20, 2009 Feb 21, 2009
- Jake Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth as the Fresno State baseball team handed Washington a 5-4 loss Friday night at Beiden Field in the first game of the season for both teams. . (Pac-10.org)
Huskies Fall To Fresno State, 5-4, In Opener Feb 21, 2009
- Jake Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth as the Fresno State baseball team handed Washington a 5-4 loss Friday night at Beiden Field in the first game of the season for both teams. The teams traded solo home runs in the eighth and ninth innings as Fresno State took a 4-3 lead on a leadoff homer from freshman Dusty Robinson in the eighth and Husky junior belted a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth to tie the score at 4-4. (Gohuskies.com)
'Wonderdogs' open Friday Feb 15, 2009
The defending national champion Fresno State baseball team will play Washington in front of a packed crowd for its season opener at Beiden Field. General public single-game seats are sold out, said Russell Hayden, the school's director of ticket operations. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Baseball Opener Sold Out Feb 14, 2009
That will be the case for the 2009 Fresno State baseball team in the Feb. 20th home opener against the University of Washington. The Bulldogs are the defending NCAA champions and open defense of their title at historic Beiden Field, capacity 3,575. (Gobulldogs.com)
