FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Pacific (5-0, 2-0 GSAC) came out firing against British Columbia (0-1) at the Fresno Pacific Field.  The Sunbirds opened with a 3-0 lead in the first inning and carried their lead to the end of the game, despite the Thunderbirds scoring once in each of the final three innings; the Sunbirds held on with a 4-3 victory.

Anthony Lowell and Case Rigby contributed the Sunbirds' scoring hits.  Lowell led the way with a triple and a homerun for three RBIs, and Rigby singled in the first inning to bring Lowell for an RBI.  Rigby finished with three hits.

Danny Mora got the win for the Sunbirds pitching five innings allowing only two hits and no runs.  The Sunbirds pitching continue to play well, where Jordan Keener and Matt Mazoni both had two strikeouts allowing one hit and one run each.  Brian Oliver came in to close the game for his third save of the season.

The Sunbirds came out strong in the first innings with three hits and three runs to open up a 3-0 lead.  Mora and the Sunbird's defense kept the Thunderbirds scoreless through the sixth inning, but then British Columbia began to crawl back.

The Sunbirds ended British Columbia's chances with a double play to finish the game, leaving the tying run on base.  Fresno Pacific kept British Columbia from converting throughout the game leaving 11 Thunderbirds on base.

Coach Oscar Hirschkorn remarked, “It was a good win against a good team.  We keep improving; we're making steps in the right direction.”

Fresno Pacific will continue their stay at home as they prepare for a GSAC doubleheader.  The Sunbirds will take on Vanguard on Saturday, February 14 at the Fresno Pacific Field.  The first game will begin at 11:00 a.m.