The California Golden Bears made an early statement on Saturday with a dominant win over Dallas Baptist in Game 1 of a best-of-three series, 7-0. The Bears took control early, hanging three runs on Dallas Baptist in the second and using strong pitching to take a 1-0 series lead. Justin Jones and Logan Scott combined to throw a three-hitter for the Bears as the Patriots struggled to solve the Cal pitching puzzle.
California Vs. Dallas Baptist Score, NCAA Super Regionals: Bears Dominate Game 1, 7-0
California scored in bunches, and used the long ball for six of its seven runs. Marcus Siemen led the way for Cal with three RBIs, all of which came on a three-run home run in the top of the eighth. Chad Bunting hit a three-run home run of his own, giving the Bears the lead in the second inning.
Jones pitched six innings on one-hit ball before giving way to Scott, who pitched a scoreless final three innings while allowing just two hits. Brandon Williamson was tagged with the loss after allowing 10 hits and seven runs over 7-2/3 innings.
Cal and Dallas Baptist take the field for Game 2 on Sunday. The Bears are one game away from the College World Series while Dallas Baptist must win Sunday to force a third game on Monday.
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