Beavers Bash Their Way To A Series-Opening Win At SDSU

SAN DIEGO – Andy Armstrong hit a home run and drove in five runs to highlight an offensive night for Oregon State in a 13-1 win over San Diego State Thursday at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Troy Claunch also homered while Kyler McMahan tied a career-best with a four-hit night as the Beavers tallied 17 hits as a team in the series-opening win.

Armstrong headlined the offensive outburst with a three-run home run in the seventh inning. It followed a solo home run from Claunch to lead off the inning. It marked Claunch's team-leading third home run of the season.

Armstrong, who had four hits against Mississippi State Sunday, drove in the Beavers' first run of the night via a sacrifice fly in the second. He…