By Imani Johnson Staff Writer While a 4-9 record may not seem like the most blazing of starts, considering the CSUDH softball’s team misfortunes last year, in which it won only eight games all season, it’s definitely a move forward. Through last weekend’s games, the Lady Toros are 4-9 overall and 2-6 in California Collegiate […]
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Toro baseball squad even at 3-3
Photo by Kyle Umeda. By Daniel Giovati Sports Editor Left-handed pitcher Rigo Fernandez takes the Feb. 8 hill against California Baptist University. Heading into their first conference games of the 2018 season, the CSUDH baseball team stands at a 3-3 record, claiming one win in a three-game series against a formidable opponent and taking two […]
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Athletes of the Bi-Week For the weeks of Feb. 7-Feb. 20
By Albert Ledezma Sports Editor Rachael Sandoval Junior Softball- Catcher The Toro softball offense is hitting a cumulative .310 in the early season, and Sandoval has played a key role. She is hitting .319, leads the team in RBIs with 10, is slugging .500 and is tied for home runs with two, the same amount […]
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First regular season baseball game ends in dramatic fashion
Photo credit CSUDH Athletics Department By Christian Flores Staff Writer Despite a wild 5th inning, the Toro’s starting pitcher Rigo Fernandez had a strong performance and the team’s competitive intensity, along with its bullpen, helped secure a 5-4 walk-off home victory Thursday over the California State Baptist Lancers at Toro Field. The late offensive heroics […]
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Baseball Preview: Seniors look to provide leadership
Current MLB player, Kevin Pilar (center, in yellow) was one the CSUDH alumni who appeared at the alumni game Feb. 3 at Toro Field. By Daniel Giovati Staff Writer The 2018 Toro baseball season is upon us, with the first regular season game at home Thursday, Feb. 8, a fitting place to start a campaign […]