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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Friday, May 15
Sacramento, CA
3 p.m.
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Sacramento State
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Ben Mauseth launched a 2-run HR in the top of 11th to lead GCU past Sacramento State Friday.
Photo by: Theon Carrier
Mauseth’s Heroics Lead GCU to Extra-Inning Win at Sacramento State
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Sophomore launched go-ahead 2-run HR in 11th for GCU
Ben Mauseth couldn't have picked a better time for his first-career home run, as the sophomore third baseman launched the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 11th to propel the Grand Canyon University baseball team to a 4-2 extra-inning victory over Sacramento State Friday at John Smith Field in Sacramento, Calif.
"Benny with the big homer to help us get the win tonight," said head coach Andy Stankiewicz. "Great win for the fellas, they were obviously very excited."
Click here to listen to Michael Potter's postgame interview with Ben Mauseth.
The Antelopes, who are now 4-0 in extra-inning contests this season, improve to 31-22, 18-7 WAC and remain a half-game ahead of Seattle U in the conference standings. GCU can clinch the WAC regular-season title with a victory Saturday. The loss snaps the Hornets' eight-game winning streak and drops their record to 30-24, 16-10 WAC.
Mick Vorhof (5-0) remained perfect on the bump, throwing the final 2.1 innings for GCU, surrendering just one hit, while not allowing a run. Jaren Drummond tossed two scoreless innings out of the pen for GCU in relief of starter Andrew Naderer who went the first 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs.
"Andrew Naderer with just a gutsy performance today," said Stankiewicz. "He got us out of some early jams and did a great job of kicking and clawing his way through it and keeping us in it. Drummond did a great job and Mick came in and did a nice job too.
Chad De La Guerra, who drove in GCU's first two runs, finished 3-for-4 at the dish. Garrison Schwartz and Mauseth each collected a pair of hits in five trips to the plate.
"Anytime you get a chance to play the last game of the year with something on the line, it's always something you look forward to," concluded Stankiewicz. "We will be ready to come out here tomorrow and get after it and see if we can't bring home a WAC title."
The Lopes will look to capture the conference title when they close out the 2015 season with a 12 p.m. contest Saturday in Sacramento. The game can be found on radio at KXXT 1010 AM (also via the KXXT TuneIn Radio App), the home of Antelope men's basketball and baseball. Live stats and audio links will be available at www.gculopes.com.
GCU 4, Sacramento State 2 (11)
"Benny with the big homer to help us get the win tonight," said head coach Andy Stankiewicz. "Great win for the fellas, they were obviously very excited."
Click here to listen to Michael Potter's postgame interview with Ben Mauseth.
The Antelopes, who are now 4-0 in extra-inning contests this season, improve to 31-22, 18-7 WAC and remain a half-game ahead of Seattle U in the conference standings. GCU can clinch the WAC regular-season title with a victory Saturday. The loss snaps the Hornets' eight-game winning streak and drops their record to 30-24, 16-10 WAC.
Mick Vorhof (5-0) remained perfect on the bump, throwing the final 2.1 innings for GCU, surrendering just one hit, while not allowing a run. Jaren Drummond tossed two scoreless innings out of the pen for GCU in relief of starter Andrew Naderer who went the first 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs.
"Andrew Naderer with just a gutsy performance today," said Stankiewicz. "He got us out of some early jams and did a great job of kicking and clawing his way through it and keeping us in it. Drummond did a great job and Mick came in and did a nice job too.
Chad De La Guerra, who drove in GCU's first two runs, finished 3-for-4 at the dish. Garrison Schwartz and Mauseth each collected a pair of hits in five trips to the plate.
"Anytime you get a chance to play the last game of the year with something on the line, it's always something you look forward to," concluded Stankiewicz. "We will be ready to come out here tomorrow and get after it and see if we can't bring home a WAC title."
The Lopes will look to capture the conference title when they close out the 2015 season with a 12 p.m. contest Saturday in Sacramento. The game can be found on radio at KXXT 1010 AM (also via the KXXT TuneIn Radio App), the home of Antelope men's basketball and baseball. Live stats and audio links will be available at www.gculopes.com.
GCU 4, Sacramento State 2 (11)
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Vorhof, Mick (5-0)
L: McLoughlin,Sutter (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Walker, David 1 ; Kraft, Brian 1
HR: Mauseth, Ben 1
RBI: De La Guerra, Chad 2 ; Mauseth, Ben 2
SH: Saenz, Greg 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Walker, David 1 ; Kraft, Brian 1 ; Mauseth, Ben 1 ; Lerouge, Tom 1
SB: De La Guerra, Chad 1
PO: De La Guerra, Chad 1
Batting:
2B: Moses,Kyle 1 ; Hunley,Brandon 1 ; Deely,Dan 1
3B: Hunley,Brandon 1
RBI: Deely,Dan 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Lewis,Chris 1 ; Hunley,Brandon 1
CS: Burcham,Scotty 1
HBP: Burcham,Scotty 1
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