Spartans Walk-Off USF in Extra Innings, 6-5Spartans Walk-Off USF in Extra Innings, 6-5

Spartans Walk-Off USF in Extra Innings, 6-5

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Omar Gastelum drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and Robert Hamchuk tied the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with a RBI single to lead San José State (6-3) to a walk-off, 10-inning victory, over San Francisco (5-4), 6-5, on Tuesday at Excite Ballpark. Right-handed pitcher Darren Jansen (2-0) tossed a perfect 10th inning with three strikeouts for the win on the mound.

Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth inning, James Shimashita came in to pinch hit and drilled a double to the right-center field gap to put a runner in scoring position. Brady Hill executed a perfect bunt single to third base and then stole second to place Spartans at second and third with no outs. Gastelum, who entered the game in the ninth inning, delivered a base hit to center field on the first pitch to drive in the game-winning run and walk-off the Dons.

  • Charles McAdoo went 2-for-5
  • Hill finished 2-for-3, with two bunt singles and a walk
  • Hamchuk extended his hitting streak to six games with a 1-for-4 performance
  • RHP Aaron Eden worked 5.0 strong innings, allowing just one earned run and struck out two
  • LHP Micky Thompson, RHP Joey Cammarata and Jansen all tossed scoreless innings out of the bullpen
  • Danny Zimmerman and Jackson Forbes each drove in runs for the Spartans
  • Nick Yovetich homered for USF and leadoff hitter Luke Keaschall went 2-for-4 with one RBI

SJSU will welcome New Mexico (3-5) to open Mountain West play this weekend, Friday-Sunday at Excite Ballpark. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. PT and all three games will be streamed on the Mountain West Network. To purchase tickets, please visit SJSUspartans.com.

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