San Diego Toreros Defeat Creighton Bluejays in High-Scoring Matchup

San Diego defeated Creighton 15-5 on Saturday, February 21, at the Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament, improving their season record to 5-1 while Creighton fell to 2-3. The Toreros’ offense was led by a strong performance from Jayden Lobliner, who hit a two-run home run in the first inning.

Early Toreros Lead

San Diego quickly established a lead, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning on a home run by Jayden Lobliner. They extended their advantage in the second inning with five more runs, capitalizing on four hits, two hit batters, and a walk. A run in the fourth inning further increased their lead to 8-0.

Creighton Attempts a Comeback

Creighton began to rally in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on three hits. Connor Capece started the inning with a double, followed by a walk from Chris Baillargeon. Nick Venteicher then singled to center field, driving in two runs. An RBI fielder’s choice by Isaac Wachsmann and a two-run double by Ben North narrowed the gap to 8-5.

Toreros Respond and Secure Victory

San Diego responded with three runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth, solidifying their 15-5 victory.

Pitching Recap

Creighton’s Brian Gould took the loss, allowing seven runs in 1.1 innings pitched. San Diego’s Kyle Bade earned the win, allowing five runs (three earned) in five innings of work.

Next Game

Creighton will conclude their participation in the Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament on Sunday, February 22, against Utah at San Diego State, with a scheduled start time of 1:00 pm.