Trojans bounce back with victory over Cal State Fullerton

TL;DR

The No. 23 USC Trojans secured a 9-2 victory over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, ending their five-game road trip. USC's offense excelled with 17 hits, and every batter contributed to the score.

Key points

USC Trojans won 9-2 against Cal State Fullerton
The game ended USC's five-game road trip
USC had 17 hits in the game
Every batter in the lineup recorded at least one hit
Six Trojans had multi-hit performances

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USC Trojans infielder Adrian Lopez (5) reacts after making a base it during an NCAA baseball game between University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles Calif

(Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune)

The No. 23 USC Trojans found their footing once again in their 9-2 victory over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, Tuesday night.

USC held an offensive clinic in Fullerton to end their five-game roadtrip. The Trojans totaled 17 hits on the night, with each batter in the lineup having picked up a hit and six batters finishing with a multi-hit game.

USC's offense wasted no time driving baserunners in against the Titans' pitching. USC loaded four runs in the first inning and batted around the order to force a Fullerton pitching change after securing just one out.

A bases-loaded walk from Kevin Takeuchi scored the first run of the game. The next came from a fly ball dropped by Titan's right fielder Andrew Kirchner to score Adrian Lopez. Then a two-RBI chopper to left field from Abbrie Covarrubias was enough to end Fullerton pitcher Nick Santivanez's start and introduce their bullpen.

Freshman Diego Velazquez made his first start of his collegiate career for the Trojans. Velazquez has come out of the bullpen and has also played in the infield throughout the season. He pitched two innings, stacked four strikeouts and gave up one hit.

Fullertons' two runs came in the third and fourth inning. The first from an RBI single to right-center field from Kirchner. The second from a towering home run by Max Ortega that landed on the rooftop of the Titans' clubhouse in left field for his first homer of the season.

USC continued to add to their lead in the fourth inning with a two-rbi double from Takeuchi, the team's leader in hits and batting average. Maximo Martinez brought Takeuchi home with an RBI single knocked to left field later in the inning.

Q&A

What was the final score of the USC Trojans vs Cal State Fullerton game?

The final score was 9-2 in favor of the USC Trojans.

How many hits did the USC Trojans achieve against Cal State Fullerton?

The USC Trojans totaled 17 hits during the game.

Which players had multi-hit games for the USC Trojans?

Six batters from the USC Trojans finished with multi-hit games.

What significance does this victory have for the USC Trojans?

This victory helped the USC Trojans regain momentum after a challenging five-game road trip.