SC got back on the winning track last night with an 8-5 win in the first game of a three game set against the Huskies in Seattle. Brad Boxberger allowed 1 run in 7 innings of work.
The official Box Score
USC clinged to a 2-1 lead after five before pushing across three runs in the sixth. Green delivered his eighth triple of the season with a two-run shot to right to score Vasquez and Estrella. Matt Cusick followed with an RBI single to the gap in left center.
UW made a rally in the bottom of the 9th but SC hung on for the win.
Today SC won its 2nd straight beating UW 5-2. This time it was Ryan Cook going 8 innings giving up 2 runs and scattering 8 hits.
The official Box Score
Koss allowed two singles in the ninth before striking out Jake Rife, who represented the tying run, on a 3-2 pitch to end the game. Senior catcher Johnny Bowden led the Trojans with three hits and one RBI on the afternoon.
USC is now 21-19 overall and 4-7 in Pac-10 Conference play while Washington is 19-18 overall, 5-6 in conference.
USC goes for the sweep tomorrow, game time is at 1:30 PT.