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The San Diego State Aztecs will wrap up their non-conference baseball season against the CSUN Matadors on May 6. After a tough series against New Mexico, where they suffered three losses, the Aztecs aim to regain momentum. Holding a record of 15-34 overall and 10-14 in Mountain West play, they face critical upcoming games to secure a spot in the MW Championship. The Matadors come in with a 12-30 record. Historically, SDSU leads the series against CSUN 47-44 but faced defeats last season, making this matchup crucial for both teams.
San Diego – The San Diego State Aztecs will conclude their non-conference regular-season baseball schedule on Tuesday, May 6, when they host the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Matadors at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. PT. This matchup comes after a challenging series against New Mexico, where the Aztecs faced three consecutive defeats.
As of May 5, San Diego State holds a record of 15 wins to 34 losses overall and is positioned at 10-14 in Mountain West (MW) conference play, tying them for fifth place with Air Force, San José State, and Washington State. The top six teams in the Mountain West will earn a spot in the MW Championship taking place later in May in Mesa, Arizona, making the upcoming games increasingly critical for the Aztecs.
In the recent series against New Mexico, the Aztecs were unable to secure a victory, with the game scores recorded as 9-7 in 10 innings, 9-8, and 15-7. The Aztecs will look to bounce back in their final non-conference game as they prepare for an important upcoming series against Nevada from May 9-11.
The CSUN Matadors bring a record of 12 wins and 30 losses into the game, standing at 8-16 in the Big West Conference. Currently tied for ninth place with Cal State Bakersfield, CSUN recently found some success, clinching a series against UC Riverside with victories of 11-0 and 7-4 while losing the final game 3-1.
While the pitching matchup for the Aztecs and Matadors has not yet been determined as of the latest reports, San Diego State features a strong pitching staff. The Aztecs lead the Mountain West with an impressive 421.0 innings pitched and rank second in strikeouts with 388. Despite these strengths, the team holds a sixth position in earned run average (ERA) at 7.23 and fifth in opposing batting average at .305.
Individual standout players for SDSU include Peyton Rodgers, who leads the conference with 26 game appearances, and Marko Sipila, who ranks among the leaders in several categories despite having missed two starts. Sipila is currently placed third in opposing batting average at .274 and sixth in strikeouts with 61. Additionally, Omar Serrano ranks fourth in the Mountain West for innings pitched with 68.1 and seventh in strikeouts with 57.
Offensively, the Aztecs are tied for second in the MW with 18 triples and rank third in doubles with 100. They lead the conference with 188 walks and currently hold sixth place in hits with 455, batting average at .277, runs scored with 273, and RBIs with 248. Individual offensive players to note include Nevan Noonan, who tops the team with 36 walks and is fifth in the conference with 65 hits, and Evan Sipe, who leads the MW in sacrifice hits with 10.
Historically, the all-time series record between San Diego State and CSUN favors the Aztecs, who hold a 47-44 advantage since the rivalry began in 1960. However, the Matadors defeated the Aztecs in both encounters during the previous season in 2024, signaling a competitive edge that San Diego State will need to overcome in their next matchup.
In addition to their recent challenges, San Diego State has a strong legacy in baseball, with 227 student-athletes chosen in the MLB First-Year Player Draft since 1965. Looking ahead, the Mountain West will be hosting the 2025 Baseball Championship in Mesa, Arizona, from May 21-24, further emphasizing the importance of performance in the remaining games of the season.
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