Score: Cal State Northridge 10, Holy Cross 5
Pitching Decision: W: Blake Schriever (2-0) | L: Pat McGowan (0-2)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Northridge, Calif. (Matador Field)
The Lead: The Crusaders fell to Cal State Northridge by a score of 10-5 on Wednesday night at Matador Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Matadors were first to get on the board, as they brought home three runs on two hits in the bottom of the second inning.
• Holy Cross responded with a run in the third inning, as junior Cam O'Neill hit a sacrifice fly to left field to bring home freshman Austin Masel.
• Northridge posted five runs over the next two innings to increase its lead and make it 8-1.
• The Crusaders added two more runs in the fifth inning, as sophomore Kellen McCormick notched a pair of RBIs with a double to center field, bringing home O'Neill and senior Anthony Critelli.
• After the Matadors added a run in the fifth, the Crusaders scored another pair the following inning off RBIs from sophomore Travis Cloney and junior Thomas Russo.
• Northridge added its 10th run in the sixth inning to seal the final score.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• The Matadors outhit Holy Cross 15-12.
• Both teams left nine runners on base.
• McGowan took the loss, allowing three runs on four hits.
• Blake Schriever earned the win for Northridge, allowing four runs on five hits in relief.
• Critelli led the Holy Cross offense, batting 3-for-5 with a run scored.

UP NEXT:

• Holy Cross is back in action this weekend, as they take on Southern California in three games, beginning this Friday, March 10 at 9:00 p.m. eastern time.