PULLMAN, Wash. (April 21, 2023) – hit the first he saw for a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning for a 5-4 win over Santa Clara in the series-opener at Bailey-Brayton Field Friday afternoon.
WSU improved to 23-13 overall for its best start since 2006 after Hainline led off the bottom of the ninth with a 435-foot blast for his team-leading nine home run of the season and the Cougars first walk-off win of 2023. Santa Clara spoiled impressive start after he struck out seven and worked into the seventh inning before the Broncos scored twice in the seventh and tied the game with two in the ninth inning.