The Rams began their road trip to Arizona with a great day against Chandler Gilbert Community College. It was a beautiful day in Chandler, Arizona and a beautiful day for baseball.
Game one turned out to be a pitchers duel with ace Bobby Moller starting for CSU and Devyn Rivera for the Chandler Gilbert Coyotes. The final score was 2-0 in favor of CSU. The game was tied at zero for much of the game until the Rams were finally able to get on the board in fifth.
CSU was finally able to manufacture two runs on some bunt singles and a couple mistakes made by the Coyote defense. Sophomore outfielder and leadoff hitter Casey Reale began the rally with a great bunt down the first base line. The first run came in on bases-loaded walk and the next on a wild pitch.
Those runs were all that Moller needed because the Coyotes could not figure out how to score on him. Moller was able to get out of a couple big jams and really showed well, winning the duel between him and Rivera who is a pro-prospect.
Game two featured more runs but the same dominant pitching from the Rams. Cooper Liggett got the start and threw an excellent game. There was one pitch that he probably wishes he could have back, but other than that he was outstanding. The Coyotes catcher hit a grand slam in the third that put them up four to one, but the Rams quickly answered in the top of the fifth.
They scored four runs during a big two-out rally in the inning making the score five to four in favor of the Rams. Liggett has shown how tough he is and how vital he is to the Rams team. He is pitching through some adversity this year, but no matter what, he goes out there and gives everything he has for his team.
Nick Childs came on to pitch the bottom of the fifth and two outs of the sixth. After a two-out walk Kyle Swets came in to close out the game. Luckily, the Rams offense added a run in the top of seven to go up by two runs. Swets gave up one run in the seventh that proved to be worthless, and the Rams completed their sweep.
Next for the Rams
We are off to a great start on the road trip and on the season. We are now 18-3, and the rest of the week will still be a great challenge and really test what we are made of. It has been a blast so far, and I can't wait to see what this season has in store for us.
Today we have the distinct privilege of playing on Arizona State University's Packard Stadium. The same stadium that some of baseball's all-time greats have called home, players like Barry Bonds, Paul LoDuca, Reggie Jackson, Andre Eithier, and many more. It will be a great experience and will be one that we will never forget!
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