Griffin Highlights NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award Watch List Apr 18, 2009
- Junior All-American of the University of San Diego baseball team has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List. Forty-five relief pitchers are included on the midseason watch list for the fifth annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, the association announced Thursday. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Drop Series Opener to SMC, 14-4 Apr 18, 2009
- The 24th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team dropped its series-opener, 14-4, to Saint Mary's College in a West Coast Conference game Friday afternoon. The Gaels (22-17, 4-6 WCC) got on the scoreboard first, as they scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning on a Kyle Jensen three-run homer to give SMC an early 3-0 lead. (Usdtoreros.com)
San Diego Too Much for No. 3 UC Irvine Apr 15, 2009
- Behind a 13-hit performance, the 24th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team upset No. 3 UC Irvine, 7-4, Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference game at USD's Cunningham Stadium. The Toreros (24-13) got on the scoreboard first as in the second inning they scored two runs on two hits. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Now Ranked No. 24 in Latest Polls Apr 14, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team dropped four spots to No. 24 in the latest USA Today top-25 poll and dropped six places to No. 27 in the latest NCBWA top-30 poll. The Toreros posted a 1-2 record this past week, dropping their first West Coast Conference series of the season to Gonzaga University in Spokane. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Prep for Busy Week Apr 14, 2009
ON DECK: The 24th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (23-13, 7-2 WCC) will finally return to the friendly confines of Cunningham Stadium on Tuesday for a non-conference game against No. 3 UC Irvine at 3 p.m. This weekend, the Toreros will resume West Coast Conference Pay as they head back to the Bay Area for a three-game series with Saint Mary's College. Friday's game will begin at 3 p.m., and both Saturday's and Sunday's games will begin at 1 p.m.. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Drop Rubber Game, 4-2 Apr 12, 2009
- The 21st-ranked University of San Diego baseball team dropped the rubber game, 4-2, to Gonzaga University Saturday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Washington Trust Field at Patterson Complex. With the loss, the Toreros fall to 23-13 overall and 7-2 in the WCC. With the win, the Zags improve to 23-10 overall and 6-3 in the WCC.. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Even Series With 9-2 Win Over Zags Apr 11, 2009
- The 21st-ranked University of San Diego baseball team bounced back with a 9-2 win over Gonzaga University to even the three-game series Friday evening in a West Coast Conference game at Washington Trust Field at Patterson Complex. With the win, the Toreros improve to 23-12 overall, improve to 7-1 in WCC action and have forced a rubber game with the Zags tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. With the loss, the Zags fall to 22-10 overall and 5-3 in the WCC.. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Conclude 10-Day Road Swing This Week at Gonzaga Apr 9, 2009
ON DECK: The 21st-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (21-11, 6-0 WCC) will conclude a 10-day road trip this weekend, as they will look to extend its six-game WCC winning streak with a three-game series against Gonzaga in Spokane ... SANCHEZ NAMED A PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN: Sophomore third baseman of the University of San Diego baseball team has been named third-team preseason All-American by Baseball America. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Moves Up to No. 21 in Latest Polls Apr 7, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team has moved up two spots to No. 21 in the latest NCBWA top-25 poll, have re-entered the Baseball America top-25 poll at No. 25 and move up one spot to No. 29 in the latest Collegiate Baseball top-30 poll. The Toreros posted a 4-1 record this past week, dropping an 8-7 decision to UC Riverside on Tuesday, before sweeping the Santa Clara Broncos over the weekend by a combined score of 53-21. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Complete Sweep Over Broncos with 22-5 Win Apr 6, 2009
- Another offensive explosion with a season-high 23 hits propelled the 23rd-ranked University of San Diego baseball team to a 22-5 win over Santa Clara University Sunday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Stephen Schott Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 22-11, move to 6-0 in the WCC, have taken sole possession of first place in the WCC and have recorded 20 plus hits and runs for the second consecutive game. (Usdtoreros.com)
Blair Goes the Distance to Lead USD to 9-4 Win Over SCU Apr 4, 2009
- Sophomore right-hander pitched a complete game to help lead the 23rd-rannked University of San Diego baseball team to a 9-4 West Coast Conference win over Santa Clara University Friday evening at Schott Stadium. With the win the Toreros improve to 20-11 overall and remain undefeated in WCC action at 4-0. (Usdtoreros.com)
Late Rally Falls Short in 8-7 Loss Apr 1, 2009
- The 23rd-ranked University of San Diego baseball team's late rally fell short in a 8-7 loss to No. 22 UC Riverside Tuesday evening in a non-conference game at the Riverside Sports Complex. With the loss, the Toreros fall to 10-20 overall and see their five-game winning streak come to an end. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Prep for Start of Eight-Game Road Swing Apr 1, 2009
ON DECK: The University of San Diego baseball team (19-10, 3-0 WCC) will begin a eight-game road swing on Tuesday as they head to play UC Riverside in a 6 p.m. non-conference game at the Riverside Sports Complex. The Toreros will then head to the Bar Area this weekend to resume West Coast Conference play in a three-game series against Santa Clara University. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Returns to Top-25 Apr 1, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team has made its return to the nation's elite, as they check in as high as No. 25 in the latest USA Today top-25 poll, and are No. 30 in the latest Collegiate baseball top-30 poll. San Diego posted a perfect 5-0 record this past week chalking up a 10-2 win over Brown, a 12-5 win over Long Beach State, and sweeping, then No. 12, Pepperdine University with scores of 8-6 on Friday, 4-0 on Saturday and 9-3 on Sunday. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Complete Sweep Over No. 12 Pepperdine Mar 30, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team scored nine unanswered runs to complete a three-game sweep over No. 12 Pepperdine University with a 9-3 win Sunday afternoon in a West Coast Conference game at Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 19-10 overall, run their winning streak to five, have now won 10 of their last 11 games against the Waves and won 11 of their last 12 games overall. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Hang On to Claim 8-6 Win Over No. 12 Pepperdine Mar 28, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team held off a late Pepperdine University Rally to claim a 8-6 win in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams Friday afternoon at USD's Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 17-10 overall, move to 1-0 in the WCC and have won three-straight games. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Pound Brown, 10-2 Mar 24, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team pounded out 18 hits en route to a 10-2 win over Brown University Monday afternoon in a non-conference game at USD's Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 15-10 overall and claim the four-game series with the Bears. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Fall to Brown, 9-8 Mar 23, 2009
- Brown University rallied to score two runs in the top of the ninth inning to claim a 9-8 win over the University of San Diego baseball team Sunday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. With the loss, the Toreros fall to 14-10 overall and see their season-high six-game winning streak come to an end. (Usdtoreros.com)
Sanchez Lifts Toreros to 4-3 Win Over Brown Mar 22, 2009
- Sophomore third baseman hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the University of San Diego baseball team to a 4-3 win over Brown University in the first game of a double-header Saturday afternoon at USD's Cunningham Stadium. With the Toreros and Bears tied at three, USD (13-9) went to work in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Give Hill 700th Career Win Mar 22, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team led the long ball fly as they pounded out 13 hits and three home runs to complete a double-header sweep over Brown University with an 11-5 win Saturday afternoon at USD's Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 14-9 overall, run their winning streak to a season-high five games and gave head coach his 700th career victory. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Completes Sweep Over Columbia Mar 19, 2009
- Behind a strong pitching performance from , the University of San Diego baseball team won its fourth consecutive game with a 4-2 win over Columbia University Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 12-9 overall, complete a sweep over Columbia and move their winning streak to four games. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Win Third Straight Mar 18, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team scored five unanswered runs to cruise its way to its third consecutive win, a 6-2 decision over Columbia University, Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. The Lions (1-11) got on the scoreboard first by taking advantage of a USD fielding error to score an unearned run and take a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
USD records second straight victory defeating Columbia Mar 17, 2009
- The San Diego baseball team tallied six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Columbia Lions 10-3 on Monday afternoon at Cunningham Stadium. The win moves San Diego to 10-9 so far on the season. (Usdtoreros.com)
Torero Baseball Team Shuts Out No. 5 Rice Sunday On The Road In Houston, 8-0 Mar 16, 2009
HOUSTON -- Junior pitcher A.J. Griffin scattered three hits over eight innings and the Torero offense combined for nine hits, including three doubles, to pace the University of San Diego baseball team to an 8-0 road win over No. 5 Rice Sunday afternoon in Houston, Tex. The win wrapped-up a weekend series that was shortened from four games to three due to rain in the area. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Drops Third Straight Mar 14, 2009
HOUSTON, Texas - The 20th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (8-9) suffered its third straight loss, a 4-1 decision, to No. 5 Rice University (10-4) Friday evening in a non-conference game at Reckling Park. Rice received a complete game one-hit performance from Ryan Berry (3-0) on the mound as he allowed one run and struck out eight USD batters. (Usdtoreros.com)
Owls Defeat Toreros 9-2 Mar 13, 2009
HOUSTON, Texas - The 20th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team dropped a 9-2 decision to No. 5 Rice University Thursday evening in a non-conference game. The Owls (9-5) got on the scoreboard first as they took advantage of a pair of USD errors to score two runs in the first inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
No. 20 USD to Battle No. 5 Rice in Four-Game Road Series Mar 12, 2009
ON DECK: The University of San Diego baseball team (8-7) will continue their five-game road swing this Thursday through Sunday as they head to Houston, Texas to take on No. 5 Rice University in a four-game series ... THE POLLS: The University of San Diego baseball team dropped nine spots to No. 20 in the latest Baseball America top-25 poll and fell five sports to No. 23 in the latest Rivals ... LAST TIME OUT: The 20th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team dropped a 17-3 decision to Long... (Usdtoreros.com)
Long Beach State Deals USD a 17-3 Loss Mar 11, 2009
- The 20th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team dropped a 17-3 decision to Long Beach State University Tuesday evening in a non-conference game at Blair Field. The Toreros (8-7) wasted no time in scoring as in the first inning they scored one run on two hits. (Usdtoreros.com)
Big 7-Run Fourth Inning Propels USD to 10-7 Win Over Aztecs Mar 9, 2009
- The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team used a huge seven-run fourth inning to cruise their way to a 10-7 win over San Diego State University Sunday afternoon at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Toreros (7-6) got on the scoreboard first as in the top of the second inning, got things started with a stand-up double down the left field line and moved to second on a infield single. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Drop a 6-5 Decision to Aztecs Mar 8, 2009
- The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (7-5) was upset again by San Diego State University, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. The Aztecs (7-6) got on the scoreboard first, as they scored a pair of runs on two hits in the first inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
Walk-Off Three Run Homer Gives Aztecs 6-4 Win Over USD Mar 7, 2009
- A walk-off three-run home run by Cory Vaughn lifted the San Diego State Aztecs to a stunning 6-4 win over the 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team in 10 innings Friday evening in a non-conference game at Tony Gwynn Stadium. With the Aztecs (6-5) trailing 4-3 heading into the bottom of the 10th inning, the first two batters reached on walks, two batters later, Vaughn launched a home run over the left centerfield fence to give the Aztecs the 6-4 win. (Usdtoreros.com)
Aztecs Snap Toreros' Four-Game Winning Streak Mar 6, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team (7-4) saw its four-game winning streak come to an end with a 5-3 loss to cross-town rival San Diego State University (5-5) Thursday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. SDSU's All-American right-hander Stephen Strasburg (3-0) was credited with the win on the mound for the Aztecs with an 18 strikeout performance. (Usdtoreros.com)
Hit Parade Leads Toeros to Victory Over Catamounts Mar 4, 2009
- A huge six-run first inning highlighted by a grand slam helped jump start a 14-7 University of San Diego baseball team win over visiting Western Carolina University Tuesday evening in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. San Diego (7-3) wasted no time in scoring as they put up six runs on five hits in the first inning. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Cruise Past Nevada Mar 2, 2009
- Behind a 3-for-4, one home run and three RBI performance form junior outfielder , the 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (6-3) claimed a 6-4 non-conference win over the University of Nevada (2-5) Sunday evening in the final game of the USD Tournament at Cunningham Stadium. The Wolf Pack jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, as Shaun Kort reached on a fielders choice, which scored Matt Bowman from third, who was hit by a pitch, to give Nevada a 1-0 lead. (Usdtoreros.com)
Sanchez Lifts Toreros to 2-1 Win Over Kansas State Mar 1, 2009
- A walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifted the 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (4-3) to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kansas State University (4-2) Saturday morning in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. A dominating pitching performance from sophomore right-hander had the Wildcats off balance through the first six innings, as Blair allowed one run on two hits, while striking out eight in 6. (Usdtoreros.com)
Walters' Walk-Off Single Lifts USD to 5-4 Win Over Nevada Mar 1, 2009
- For the second consecutive game, the 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (5-3) received a walk-off RBI single to come from behind and claim a 5-4 win over the University of Nevada (2-4) Saturday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. With USD trailing 4-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, the Toreros looked for another magical moment at Cunningham Stadium, and they got just that. (Usdtoreros.com)
Tigers Stun Toreros, 14-6 Feb 28, 2009
- The University of the Pacific Tigers (2-3) stunned the 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (3-3) with a 14-6 victory Saturday afternoon at USD's Cunningham Stadium. The Toreros got on the scoreboard first, as in the top of the second inning, USD scored one run on two hits. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Deal Sooners First Loss of the Season Feb 26, 2009
- The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team had a huge offensive day as they recorded 11 hits en route to a 10-7 win over No. 16 Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game at Cunningham Stadium. With the win, the Toreros improve to 3-2 overall and split the two-game set with the Sooners. (Usdtoreros.com)
Baseball Remains at No. 11 in Latest Rankings Feb 24, 2009
- The University of San Diego baseball team remained at No. 11 in the latest Baseball America top-25 poll. USD also moved up one spot to No. 14 in the latest Rivals. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Set to Begin Busy Week Feb 24, 2009
ON DECK: The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (2-1) has a busy week ahead of them, as they will play six games in six days ... THE POLLS: The University of San Diego baseball team remained at No. 11 in the latest Baseball America top-25 poll ... SANCHEZ NAMED A PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN: Sophomore third baseman of the University of San Diego baseball team has been named third-team preseason All-American by Baseball America. (Usdtoreros.com)
Aztecs Stun Toreros, 3-0 Feb 23, 2009
- The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (2-1) suffered its first loss of the early season, 3-0, to cross-town rival San Diego State University (2-1) Sunday afternoon at USD's Cunningham Stadium. SDSU'S Tyler Lavigne (1-0) turned in a solid pitching performance on the mound for the Aztecs, as he allowed no runs, scattered a pair of hits and recorded five strikeouts in a complete game shutout. (Usdtoreros.com)
Toreros Hold Off Late Southern Rally to Claim Season-Opener 6-4 Feb 21, 2009
- The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team (1-0) held off a late Southern University (0-1) rally Friday evening for a 6-4 victory in the season opener for both teams at the MLB Urban Youth Academy. The Toreros received a dominating pitching performance from (1-0), as he allowed one run on four hits, while striking out a career-high nine batters over six innings of work. (Usdtoreros.com)
Play Ball! Toreros Set to Open 2009 Season Friday Feb 20, 2009
ON DECK: The 11th-ranked University of San Diego baseball team will open its 2009 season at the MLB Urban Youth Academy Tournament in Compton, Calif ... THE POLLS: The University of San Diego baseball team opens the season ranked as high as No. 11 in the Baseball America preseason top-25 poll ... SANCHEZ NAMED A PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN: Sophomore third baseman of the University of San Diego baseball team has been named third-team preseason All-American by Baseball America. (Usdtoreros.com)
Sanchez Named Preseason All-American Feb 17, 2009
- Sophomore third baseman of the University of San Diego baseball team has been named third-team preseason All-American by Baseball America. Sanchez, a 6-2 sophomore from Norwalk, Calif. (Usdtoreros.com)