WSU Drops Finale, Clinch Series Win Over Seattle U

PULLMAN, Wash. (March 7, 2021) – Washington State dropped the series-finale 6-2 to Seattle U at Bailey-Brayton Field Sunday afternoon. The Cougars (9-2) claimed the first two games to open the season with three straight series wins for the first time since 2008.

WSU was led by freshman shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith who collected three hits and scored a run but the Cougar lineup was held to six hits and left 10 men on base. Seattle U received an impressive outing from starter Morgan White who fired five scoreless innings and struck out four for the Redhawks (5-5) who tallied 12 hits.

Cougar first baseman Kyle Manzardo saw his 27-game hitting streak snapped after going 0-for-4 with a walk and an…