Snapping a long losing streak with a win against the No. 12 in the country is good. It's even better when you follow up that win with another win against the No. 12 team in the country. That's exactly what Washington State managed to do on Friday when the Cougars knocked off the Cal Bears for a second straight night.
WSU picked up a 4-0 win on Friday behind a complete game shutout from Joe Pistorese. WSU scored four runs in the first inning and that was all Pistorese needed as he struck out six on the way to his first shutout of the season. The win gives WSU back-to-back victories, but also gives the Cougars their first series victory since WSU swept Sacred Heart in early March. The Cougars will have a chance to complete the sweep against the Bears on Saturday.
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Baseball:
Pistorese Masterful in 4-0 Shutout of No. 12 Cal - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State scored four first-inning runs and that was more than enough for starter Joe Pistorese who went the distance as the Cougars defeated No. 12 California, 4-0, Friday evening at Evans Diamond.
Cal Baseball Loses 4-0 to Washington State - California Golden Bears - University of California Official Athletic Site
Cal baseball (20-9, 7-4) gave up all its runs in the first inning, spoting Washington State four runs in the top of the first in a 4-0 loss Friday night at Evans Diamond. The Cougars' left-hander Joe Pistorese (4-3) threw a complete game against the Golden Bears with four hits, one walk and six strikeouts. After struggling in the first inning, Cal starter Ryan Mason (4-1) held WSU scoreless in the next five innings and sophomore Daulton Jefferies was impressive in his first outing since March 6, striking out five batters with no walks in the final 3.0 innings.
Soccer:
WSU Spring Soccer Update - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Spring soccer at Washington State University is in full bloom, as the Cougars have two games under their belts.