BERKELEY, Calif. (April 23, 2021) – Washington State saw its one-run lead slip away in the eighth inning as California scored twice in the frame to take the series-opener 3-2 at Evans Diamond Friday evening.
The Cougars (17-15, 5-11 Pac-12) received multiple-hit games from Kyle Manzardo, Tristan Peterson and Jake Meyer as Manzardo drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. WSU saw starter Brandon White put together an impressive outing, working into the sixth inning and allowed just one unearned run on five hits and struck out six.