Fast Start Fizzles for Slumping UCSB in Loss at #12 USC

Fast start fizzles for slumping UCSB in loss at #12 USC

Big 10 +Adrian Lopez celebrates a 4th inning home run LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) - A 3-run first inning and 4-0 lead in the third inning disappeared quickly as UCSB lost at #12 USC 7-6. The Gauchos lost for the eighth time in the past ten games to drop to 16-10 on the season while the Trojans ran their sensational record to 27-3 including 19-1 at home. Xavier Esquer roped a 2-run double to give UCSB a 3-0 first inning lead. Noah Karliner singled…

Gauchos Drop Drizzly Contest at No. 12 USC - University of California, Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara took an early lead but could not make it stick on an all-around slippery night at Dedeaux Field, and the Gauchos' late comeback attempt fell just short of upsetting No. 12 USC. Despite tallying 10 hits and six runs, the Santa Barbara offense was left to rue missed opportunities to score even more in the 7-6 loss.