By Spencer Hirsch |Asst. Sports Editor| There were several noteworthy player performances in the Coyote’s four-game road series on March 2–4 against conference opponent CSU Stanislaus. Cory Caruso was first in line, as he delivered seven solid innings in the series opener. Unfortunately, he took the 2-1 loss in a hard fought pitcher’s duel. The Coyotes came up strong, sweeping the double header on March 3. In the first game of the doubleheader, Paul Eshleman smashed a three-run homerun in the top of the fourth to bring the Coyotes’ bats to life. “It was a turning point in the team’s mentality to get after it,” said Eshleman. Matt Winn hit a monstrous solo homerun to left … [Read more...] about Bats make noise as pitchers deliver
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Caruso and Winn help in big victory
By Spencer Hirsch |Staff Writer| Senior pitcher Cory Caruso and junior outfielder Matt Winn were instrumental in the Coyotes 6-3 victory at home on Feb. 11 over CSU Dominguez Hills. Caruso notched his first win of the season, as he gave the Coyotes 7 1/3 strong innings, holding the visiting Toros to only three runs. Caruso’s toughest inning came in the top of the seventh. Trailing 5-2, the Toros were threatening with one out and runners on first and second. Caruso had struggled momentarily with his control, as he hit the first batter and walked the third batter, throwing an uncharacteristic wild pitch in the inning as well. This prompted a visit from Coyotes’ pitching … [Read more...] about Caruso and Winn help in big victory
Caruso hopes to get second chance at big league dreams
By Britney Carter |Staff Writer| After declining to pursue a career in the MLB last season in order to finish his last year at CSUSB, Corey Caruso has great expectations for himself and his team this upcoming season. Caruso was drafted in the 50th round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins last year. However, he chose to stick with his education and elected to wait until after his senior year to once again enter the draft and hopefully, the big leagues. “It felt great to be drafted,” said Caruso. “I felt honored, but it really worked out for me to go next year.” Although he considered it a great pleasure and honor to be drafted during his junior year, Caruso feels it was … [Read more...] about Caruso hopes to get second chance at big league dreams
Coyote baseball hunting for deep playoff run this season
By Spencer Hirsch |Staff Writer| Coyote baseball is looking to put last year’s disappointments behind them as they embark on a new season. Their 20-18 record was not quite good enough, as they missed out on the conference playoff tournament by just a few winning percentage points. "It's always very disappointing when you do not make the playoffs, because once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen," said head coach Don Parnell. Junior center fielder Ethan Chapman feels they should have had a much stronger finish to the season. "We didn't live up to our expectations. We had a lot of talent, just didn't put it together," said Chapman. Parnell has high goals and one big … [Read more...] about Coyote baseball hunting for deep playoff run this season
Coyotes Pond, Caruso, Day are MLB draft hopefuls
By Spencer Hirsch |Staff Writer| Josh Pond, Cory Caruso, and Brandon Day are looking to follow in Aaron Brooks’ footsteps Josh Pond, Cory Caruso, and Brandon Day would love to have a deep playoff run and make it all the way to the NCAA Division II Baseball College World Series in North Carolina. The icing on the cake for the three of them will occur at season’s end in June if they are drafted and sign with a major league team. Coyote right-handed pitching phenom Aaron Brooks did it last year as he was drafted and signed by the Kansas City Royals. Pond, Caruso, and Day hope to be the next Coyotes turned pro. “It has always been my dream to play professional baseball. That … [Read more...] about Coyotes Pond, Caruso, Day are MLB draft hopefuls
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