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LOS ANGELES - FPU split a Saturday doubleheader at NCAA Division II #24-ranked Cal State L.A., taking two out of three overall in the series. The Sunbirds (14-10) unleashed 14 hits in an 11-3 game one win as the entire lineup contributed to the victory.

Steven Lozier and Matt Fox delivered three hits apiece. Freshman Zak Taylor had three RBI and Kyle Coppom homered for the second straight day in the win. Baron Bower drew two walks out of the leadoff spot, Kaohu Gaspar drew two walks as well and had two stolen bases and three runs on a 1-for-2 day, and Joseph Garabedian finished 2-for-4.

Wilson Ashford earned the victory on the mound, going seven innings and surrendering one earned run. Bryce Daily and Kellen Hackett tossed scoreless innings of relief.

The Golden Eagles (17-13) came back to avoid the sweep in game two, exploding for an eight-run third inning that chased Sunbird starter Mitchell Scott. Brandon Quintero went six innings to earn the win for CSULA. Steven Luna finished 2-for-4 with two RBI. 

Gaspar delivered an RBI single in the fourth and Kenny Overly did the same in the seventh, but the Sunbirds would be unable to overcome the slow start. Scott took the loss, surrendering six runs. Tanner Irwin eventually got FPU out of the inning, tossing 2 1/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Aaron Kirkpatrick tossed a scoreless inning as well.

The Sunbirds return home this Tuesday to face NAIA opponent La Sierra at 4 pm.