http://gomatadors.com en-us en-us http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305198qm5g9 Needing a victory to keep pace at the top of the Big West Conference, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-23, 15-9 Big West) were defeated 7-2 by the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (37-16, 15-9 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Baggett Stadium. A late-inning run for the Matadors was unable to spark a rally and the Mustangs scored two runs in the eighth to seal the game. Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305198qm5g9 2013-05-19T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518kgxi98 Joshua Goossen-Brown and Kyle Attl each hit a home run in the game but the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-22, 15-8 Big West) fell 6-2 to the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (36-16, 14-9 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Baggett Stadium. The Matadors fell behind early in the game and could not generate the offense needed to spark a rally against the Mustangs. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518kgxi98 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013051879vagw Despite recording nine hits, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-21, 15-7 Big West) were defeated 5-1 by the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (35-16, 13-9 Big West) on Friday night at Baggett Stadium. Eight different Matadors recorded a hit and the pitching staff combined for 11 strikeouts but a big inning early spelled the difference in the game. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013051879vagw 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305150d2k71 The Cal State Northridge Matadors are currently in second place in the Big West Conference with six games remaining and face another difficult test as the team travels to No. 27 Cal Poly this weekend. The Mustangs sit five games back of first but are still in striking distance as both teams look to improve their standing and prepare for potential at-large selections to the NCAA Tournament. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305150d2k71 2013-05-15T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512eazmy0 Chester Pak hit the first two home runs of his collegiate career and John Salas threw a complete game as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-20, 15-6 Big West) beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (27-21, 12-9 Big West) 7-1 on Mother's Day at Matador Field. With the win, the Matadors drew within two games of first-place Cal State Fullerton with six games remaining. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512eazmy0 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511wfnoh7 Three errors proved too costly for Cal State Northridge as the Matadors (30-20, 14-6 Big West) dropped the second game of its series with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (27-20, 12-8 Big West) 6-2 on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the eighth but were unable to push runs across, losing its second straight game for the first time since March 29-30 at Long Beach State. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511wfnoh7 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305100axhy2 Despite another strong outing by Jerry Keel, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (30-19, 14-5 Big West) fell late in a 6-1 loss to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (26-20, 11-8 Big West) on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Keel pitched 8.0 scoreless innings and Nathan Ring launched a solo home run in the ninth but the Gauchos scored six runs in the final inning for the victory. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305100axhy2 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305097c8erv Nine games remain in the Big West Conference season. Cal State Northridge is currently on an eight-game winning streak, the team’s longest since 2002, and the Matadors have won their last nine conference games dating back to April 19. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos visit Matador Field this weekend for three games with both side looking for an important series victory to improve their postseason resumes. Fans are encouraged to get to the field early this weekend to find parking close to the ballpark as the Big West Track and Field Championships are also being held on campus on Friday and Saturday. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305097c8erv 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130508qe0njf After jumping out to an early lead, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (30-18) clamped down defensively to upset the No. 8 UCLA Bruins (31-14) 4-1 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Matadors scored three runs in the first inning and added an insurance run in the eighth to earn their first win against UCLA since 2008. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130508qe0njf 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130506sm5l0b The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of nine of the last ten, have put together a seven-game winning streak for the first time since 2002. This week., the Matadors will head down the 405 to take on cross-town rival No. 8 UCLA on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Northridge is also looking for a crucial non-conference win over a quality opponent as the Matadors look to build their NCAA Tournament resume heading into the final 10 games of the regular season. Tuesday’s game at UCLA will include a free audio broadcast and live stats available on GoMatadors.com. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130506sm5l0b 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130505b5n9a7 Nicolas Osuna collected two RBIs and Anthony Lombardo drove in a pair of insurance runs late as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (29-18, 14-4 Big West) defeated the UC Davis Aggies (16-29, 3-15 Big West) 10-4 on Sunday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. With the win, Northridge completed its third consecutive Big West sweep and clinched a winning season for the second time since 2002. Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130505b5n9a7 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130502usu681 The Cal State Northridge baseball program will hold two camp sessions for kids this summer at Matador Field, the coaching staff announced Thursday. Open to all kids in grades 1-8, the camps will include daily skills instruction as well as competitions, swim time and other fun activities. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130502usu681 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130504k19i82 Senior shortstop Kyle Attl drove in four runs, including two in the 12th inning, and freshman DJ Milam pitched two scoreless innings of relief as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (28-18, 13-4 Big West) rallied for an 8-5 win in extra innings at UC Davis (16-28, 3-14 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. Attl also hit a two-run home run as the Matadors clinched their first series at the home of the Aggies in school history. Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130504k19i82 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130503rjiqe3 Junior first baseman Joshua Goossen-Brown drove in a career-high five runs and freshman Nicolas Osuna added two RBIs on a career-high three hits to lead the Cal State Northridge Matadors (27-18, 12-4 Big West) to a 9-3 win against the UC Davis Aggies (16-27, 3-13 Big West) on Friday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. The victory for Northridge was its first since 2009 at UC Davis and just the second at the home of the Aggies all-time. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130503rjiqe3 2013-05-03T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130502vpmzk1 The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of seven of their last eight, travel north to UC Davis this week for a three-game Big West Conference series. The Matadors are currently second in the standings and one game back of first place as the team heads into its final month of the regular season. Northridge has won four straight and has not lost back-to-back games since March 29-30 at Long Beach State. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130502vpmzk1 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130501l6py4h Right-handed pitcher Brycen Rutherford carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Cal State Northridge scored all of its runs in the fourth as the Matadors (26-18) held on for a 6-4 win at the University of San Diego (26-19) on Tuesday night at Fowler Park. Northridge produced all of its offense early and withstood a late rally by the Toreros to complete its season sweep of USD. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130501l6py4h 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130428c0mspb Trailing by as much as 7-2, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (25-18, 11-4 Big West) rallied for an 8-7 walkoff win in 11 innings over the Pacific Tigers (10-28, 3-12 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge scored five runs in the eighth and the winning run on a sacrifice fly by Cal Vogelsang to complete its third sweep of a conference opponent this season. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130428c0mspb 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130427m8iiyt Freshman pitcher Calvin Copping went 8.0 strong innings on the mound and Alexis Mercado drove in a pair of runs as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (24-18, 10-4 Big West) defeated the Pacific Tigers (10-27, 3-11 Big West) 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. With the win, CSUN clinched the series against Pacific for the first time since 2009 and earned its 24th victory for the first time since 2010. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130427m8iiyt 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304260e2smz Cal Vogelsang, playing in his first game since March 1st, went 3-for-4 with three RBIs as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (23-18, 9-4 Big West) defeated the Pacific Tigers (10-26, 3-10 Big West) in a Big West Conference game on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Jerry Keel pitched his second complete game in as many outings for the Matadors to pick up his sixth win of the season. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304260e2smz 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013042534mhw5 The Cal State Northridge Matadors, coming off of a three-game sweep at Hawai’i last weekend, will look to continue their success against Big West opponents this week when they host the University of the Pacific Tigers at Matador Field. Northridge is currently second place in the Big West and looking to create separation in the standings as the conference slate reaches its halfway point. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013042534mhw5 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304237hqu30 Loyola Marymount University's Matt Florer threw the first LMU no-hitter since 1980 as the Lions (21-19) defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors (22-18) 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Page Stadium. The Matadors drew five walks in the game but were unable to advance a runner past second base against the senior left-hander. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304237hqu30 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304222q9joo The Cal State Northridge Matadors will wrap up their current eight-game road trip this week when the team visits the Loyola Marymount University Lions on Tuesday afternoon at Page Stadium in Los Angeles. LMU took the first game in the season series with an extra-inning victory at Matador Field on April 2. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304222q9joo 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130422alg2g5 Five runs in the final two innings broke open a tight contest at Les Murakami Stadium, as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (22-17, 8-4 Big West) defeated the University of Hawai’i Rainbows (8-27, 3-9 Big West) 10-5 on Sunday afternoon. Two runs scored on an error in the eighth and Joshua Goossen-Brown capped off the day with his first home run of the season, a three-run blast, in the top of the ninth for CSUN. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130422alg2g5 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130421bmcyz2 Alexis Mercado drove in two runs, Joshua Goossen-Brown went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and the Cal State Northridge Matadors (21-17, 7-4 Big West) topped the University of Hawai'i Rainbows (8-26, 3-8 BWC) 9-4 on Saturday night at Les Murakami Stadium. Seven different Matadors scored a run as CSUN's win moved the team into a tie for second place in the Big West Conference standings. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130421bmcyz2 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130420aw5a6c Sophomore pitcher Jerry Keel did not allow an earned run and struck out five hitters en route to a complete game victory as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (20-17, 6-4 Big West) defeated the University of Hawai'i Rainbows (8-25, 3-7 Big West) 4-1 on Friday night at Les Murakami Stadium. Catcher Alexis Mercado went 3-for-5 at the plate and freshman Nicolas Osuna drove in a pair of runs to lead CSUN to its third series-opening win in conference play. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130420aw5a6c 2013-04-19T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130417iyvz3k The Cal State Northridge Matadors will return to the Hawaiian Islands for the first time in nine seasons this week when they take on the University of Hawaii Rainbows in a three-game Big West Conference series at Les Murakami Stadium. The two programs have history with each other on the diamond as both were members of the Western Athletic Conference from 1993-96 before Northridge exited the league in 1997. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130417iyvz3k 2013-04-17T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304144g0xqq Despite a complete-game effort on the mound by John Salas, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (19-17, 5-4 Big West) fell 2-0 against the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (23-9, 5-4 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Anteater Ballpark. Salas limited the Anteaters to just four hits in the game but the Matadors stranded nine runners on base on the day. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304144g0xqq 2013-04-14T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130413gszx3d Behind 7.2 strong innings on the mound by freshman Calvin Copping, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (19-16, 5-3 Big West) earned a 2-1 upset over the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (22-9, 4-4 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Anteater Ballpark. Freshman Michael Najera went 2-for-2 with a double and a triple as the Matadors ended UCI's six-game win streak and picked up their first victory in Irvine since 2005. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130413gszx3d 2013-04-13T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130413xsxz75 After rallying back from an early deficit to take a lead yet again, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (18-16, 4-3 Big West) eventually fell 4-3 in 11 innings to the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (22-8, 4-3 Big West) on Friday night at Anteater Ballpark. Northridge erased a 2-0 deficit and led 3-2 in the 10th inning before the Anteaters scored once in the 10th and the winning run in the 11th to stop the Matadors' five-game winning streak. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130413xsxz75 2013-04-12T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130411ig752e Cal State Northridge won its fifth consecutive game as the Matadors (18-15) erased an early deficit to top the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (21-13) 8-5 at Hardt Field on Wednesday night. After trailing 2-0, Northridge rattled off eight straight runs against CSUB and the pitching staff did not concede a hit between the third and ninth innings to help the team to victory. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130411ig752e 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z