RENO, Nev. – Rocco Caballero went 2-for-5 with four RBIs, including a solo home run in the fourth and the game-winning double in the ninth, to lead the San José State baseball team (20-15, 8-6 MW) in a 7-5 victory over Nevada (19-15, 7-7 MW) at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park on Saturday afternoon in the second game of a three game series.
The Spartans trailed 5–4 heading into the final frame before staging a dramatic comeback. After drawing a pair of walks and a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases, Caballero delivered the decisive blow with a line drive down the left field line to clear the bases and put SJSU ahead for good.
JC Osorio-Agard also chipped in with two hits and a run scored, while Zach Tallerman, Alex Fernandes and Antonio Nanez each added RBI singles to keep the offense rolling early.
On the mound, David Thomas battled through 6.2 innings, allowing five earned runs on nine hits. EJ McGrew (5–1) picked up the win with 1.1 scoreless innings of relief, and Tyler Albanese closed it out in the ninth to earn his fifth save of the season.
- Caballero recorded four RBIs in a game for the second time this season
- Caballero also hit his second home run of the season
- Caballero now has 24 RBIs and leads the team with 10 doubles on the season
- The Spartans now have 24 home runs on the season, including nine in their last six games
- McGrew is now tied for first in the Mountain West in wins with five
- Albanese is now tied for second in the conference with five saves
- Albanese is second on the team with 36 strikeouts with 22.1 innings pitched on the season
UP NEXT: The Spartans will go for the sweep against Nevada on Sunday April 13, at 12:05 p.m. in Reno, Nev. for the final game of a three game series. The game can be watched on the Mountain West Network.
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