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Retaliation lawsuit hits SJSU, CSU By Christina Casillas & Stephanie Lam STAFF WRITER & ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
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A lawsuit filed against San Jose State and California State University officials was brought to light just after SJSU released its first public statement admitting wrongdoing for not thoroughly investigating sexual misconduct allegations against the university’s former sports medicine director. Swimming and diving head coach Sage Hopkins filed suit in March 2021 to the Santa Clara County Superior Court against administrators including current Athletic Director Marie Tuite for retaliating against him after ignoring his claims against Scott Shaw, according to the 93-page court documents obtained by the Spartan Daily. Hopkins wrote a letter to SJSU President Mary Papazian two months ago stating the administration has been trying to silence him, according to a Sunday Mercury News article. “Your administration attempted to bully and silence me in a revolting and abusive attempt to silence the victims of Scott Shaw and protect those administrators’ roles in the cover-up and enabling of this abuse,” Hopkins wrote in the letter. SJSU first investigated sexual misconduct claims against Shaw in 2009, but the university concluded its investigation in 2010 after finding no evidence of wrongdoing, according to an April 17, 2020 USA Today article regarding Shaw’s misconduct. The investigation was reopened in December 2019 Hopkins sent a 300-page dossier detailing 17 former swimming and diving female athletes’ accounts of Shaw touching them inappropriately during physical therapy. Shaw was the director of sports medicine from 2008 until his resignation in August 2020. Papazian was hired as president in 2016 and Tuite was hired as the athletic department’s chief operations officer in 2010 and was promoted to director of athletics in May 2017. Hopkins’ introduction in his lawsuit against SJSU and the CSU stated while he’s relieved his efforts have ended the sexual abuse of dozens of students-athletes throughout the last 12 years, he’s “outraged and heart-broken” over the abuse that was enabled by university leaders. Kenneth Mashinchi, SJSU’s senior director of media relations, said in a Monday email to the Spartan Daily the university received Hopkins’ letter and “responded accordingly.” Mashinchi said the same Mercury News article, which reported on the cover-up and retaliation allegations regarding Shaw’s sexual misconduct, was “disappointing, misleading and very one-sided.” He said SJSU was surprised by the article’s content, which seemed “inconsistent with the standards of acceptable professional journalism.” Mashinchi then referred to Papazian’s April 15 campuswide
email that stated the external investigation concluded the recent and previous misconduct cases are substantiated. “To the affected student-athletes and their families, I apologize for this breach of trust,” Papazian stated in the email. “I am determined that we will learn from the past and never repeat it.” Mashinchi said for a “better understanding of the situation,” a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document will be posted on the SJSU For Your Information webpage this week that details the December 2019 investigation. Mashinchi said the FAQ page will also explain why a Title IX Procedural Response Investigation is necessary and what steps the university will take to protect the SJSU community. Papazian stated in the April 15 email that as the investigation continues, the university will add more resources to its Title IX office and add more education and orientation programs focused on sexual assault prevention. Chloe Limargo, an industrial design junior and current swimming and diving athlete, said adding new resources won’t solve the issues students face when their allegations and claims are ignored. “Well, it’s not like we [didn’t have] anything like that [sexual assault resources and education programs] before,” Limargo said in a phone call. “It’s just that they’ve ignored it. More resources may make it easier to report it, but that’s not solving the problem.” She said student-athletes listen to a Title IX lecture every year and it’s not the students that need to be better equipped with Title IX protocols, but the university’s administration. “This is on them, not us,” Limargo said. The California Faculty Association, a union of SJSU faculty and staff, sent a letter to CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro calling for Tuite’s suspension, according to an April 15 Mercury News article. Tuite declined to address the allegations against her, citing respect for the ongoing investigation, pending lawsuits and privacy issues in a statement to the Mercury News Friday, according to the Sunday article.
When asked if Tuite and the athletics department will be investigated, Mashinchi said the university will determine “the appropriate course of action after the ongoing Title IX investigation has concluded.” Shelby Mullendore, an economics junior and current swimming and diving athlete, said she’s bothered because student-athletes want to look up to Tuite and Papazian as female leaders in power, but “how could they when [Tuite and Papazian are] not sticking up for them?” “[Tuite] prides herself on being a female athletic director and you have to portray that to your female athletes, that you are truly there for them,” Mullendore said in a phone call. “All of the decisions she’s made up to this point have proved otherwise.”
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Shooting near SJSU leaves one dead By Christina Casillas STAFF WRITER
One man died after a shooting occurred Saturday one block west of San Jose State at The Grad San Jose apartment complex, according to a Monday news release from the San Jose Police Department. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near 88 East San Carlos Street at 11:37 a.m. where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man died at the scene, according to the news release. No suspect has been arrested or identified at the time of publication and the victim’s identity will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office after the next of kin has been contacted, according to the news release. Rachel Sarahang, an international business junior and The Grad resident, saw cop cars outside the complex and initially thought there was a shooter outside. “In today’s society, just with gun violence and everything happening in the world, it’s not as alarming as it should be, you know?” Sarahang said. “I wasn’t expecting it
but it was just kind of like, oh, it’s happening here now.” The Grad houses more than 1,000 SJSU students and has 19 floors, according to a Nov. 19, 2018 news release announcing the building’s completion. This death marks the 14th homicide of the year in San Jose, according to the SJPD news release.
When we started seeing police officers walk back and forth through the lobby with really large guns, we knew at that point that something crazy had happened. Sara Wiler advertising junior
University Police Department Captain Frank Belcastro said while the homicide is under investigation by SJPD, UPD officers are trained for any active shooter or potential
threat on campus. UPD works closely with SJPD, the FBI and the Northern California Information Center, which is a regional Information Center that gets all the intel on active threats that are in the area, to ensure campus safety. Bay Area resident Devin Palmaffy said he was waiting for his girlfriend, who lives at The Grad, in the lobby of the complex when he witnessed multiple police officers enter the building discussing activity on the top floors. “It sounded like one guy died on the 12th floor and there is another guy with a gun that [officers] were searching for at the moment,” Palmaffy said. “This is from just me sitting in the lobby [and listening to police chatter].” Advertising junior Sara Wiler said her and her roommate left their apartment on the eighth floor at around 11:40 a.m. to pick up a package from the first floor office. When they got into the elevator, Wiler said there was a woman who looked visibly shaken, shoeless and crying. “She sprinted out of the elevator, through the lobby, out of the doors where there were like a few cop
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cars already, probably about three or four,” Wiler said in a phone call. “She ran outside and she was screaming, ‘I need an ambulance, I need an ambulance!’ ” Wiler and her roommate said the situation was chaotic and communication to residents about the circumstances was delayed. “When we started seeing police officers walk back and forth through the lobby with really large guns, we knew at that point that something crazy had happened,” Wiler said. “You don’t usually just see police officers walking
down the street with guns.” Residents received an automated text message to stay in their apartments at 1:30 p.m. Ryan Baker, general manager of The Grad, sent out an email to residents at 2 p.m. notifying them the complex was “locked down.” Wiler also said around the same time, a message came over the alarm system telling residents to shelter and stay inside until the police said it was safe to leave. Sarahang said when officers arrived at The Grad they told her and her roommate to leave the complex. They
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were unable to return to their apartment until around 6 p.m. Wiler said the delay in communication was alarming, especially because people were leaving their apartments for the lobby to seek more information from staff. “You never know who’s in the building,” Wiler said. “Something potentially really dangerous could have happened.” Palmaffy said it’s hard to have a loved one living at a location that can be entered so easily. “The security at The Grad is definitely not it,” Palmaffy said. “But any building that you live in, it’s definitely scary for that to happen and know that it was that easy for [a shooter] to get [in].” Anyone with information is asked to contact SJPD Detective Sanchez or Sgt. Bagon at 408-277-5283. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867. Follow Christina on Twitter @christina_casi
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
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The “Alone Together” cast ends the opening scene of their one-night show on Saturday. This was their first performance at the Hammer Theatre since the pandemic began.
Play captures pandemic hardships By Jamie Bennett STAFF WRITER
The San Jose State Department of Film and Theatre’s latest live video production, “Alone Together” told eight stories of people’s lives during the coronavirus pandemic, giving viewers a breath of fresh air by showing they’re not alone in their struggles. After running on Saturday, “Alone Together” was the department’s first play at the Hammer Theatre since the pandemic began. Director Oluchi Nwokocha said while it was hard to direct a play during the pandemic, the resilience she and her peers showed as artists allowed them to adapt. “Firstly, the art will never die. This [play] is just a great example of the fact how we, as artists, are flexible or malleable,” Nwokocha said in
a Zoom interview. “This is one of the examples of us adjusting to the situation.” In order to follow Santa Clara County’s coronavirus guidelines, the production team made many changes to the play’s rehearsals and production. Theatre arts junior and stage manager, Lucas Ward, noticed his role took on different responsibilities since the pandemic started. “I was almost the de facto COVID compliance officer for the theater department, where it was my responsibility to make sure we were staying safe within all the local COVID protocols, that we were six feet apart on stage and 12 feet if we were going to be unmasked,” Ward said through Zoom. One of the play’s key moments was an opera scene, where a
Each piece was like a little light into the window of what we’ve been dealing with this past year Oluchi Nwokocha Director of “Alone Together”
character named Luis, played by Arturo Montes, moved outside of his “Zoom box,” a six foot cube that socially distanced actors, toward the audience to perform his scene. With this scene, Nwokocha wanted to capture the feeling of being a live audience member to help the viewers visualize themselves inside the theater.
“I wanted to show us being back into the theater,” Nwokocha said. “Because that’s the thing that people miss the most about being in a movie theater at a concert or at a play is the collectiveness of other people with you.” Even with the online viewing and various COVID-19 restrictions, theatre arts senior Elijah Torres said he still enjoyed the play because of its relatability. “There was a story performed by Marisa Lopes and she talked about how she wants her grandma to see her on stage one last time, but because of the circumstances it’d be a bit harder,” Torres said. “I really resonated with that. I’m really close with my grandma and this pandemic has hit her hard in terms of her daily life.” For some including Torres, “Alone Together” represents
what students need right now: the opportunity to understand the complexity of their emotions with stories that are relatable. To Nwokocha, the play represents people’s experiences over the past year. Many have lost loved ones and the job market is plummeting. With that in mind, the play symbolizes resilience and perseverance to endure these hardships. “Each piece was like a little light into the window of what we’ve been dealing with this past year,” Nwokocha said.
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Japanese blockbuster thrives in US By Alan Baez COPY EDITOR
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” managed to squeeze more than 17 chapters of source material into a compact two-hour film that left viewers wanting more. The movie is an adaptation of the popular anime show with the same name and debuted in theaters on Friday. It became the highest grossing animated movie in Japan’s history when it was released last year and its U.S. premiere has already made 19.5 million in ticket sales, according to a April 25 Rotten Tomatoes article. It explores the motivation and feelings of fan-favorite character, Tanjiro, while also pulling at viewers’ heart strings with a fairly new character, Rengoku. The film’s plot adapts the Japanese style of the comic book, creating some questions meant to be answered in later seasons of the TV show. However, the film leaves one question too huge to be left unanswered: Who is Akaza, the demon that appears in the movie’s final 20 minutes? The movie’s plot resumes where season one of the show ends and gives the audience a brief and delightful reminder of where the heroes left off for their missions. After weeks of recovering from fighting demons in the previous season and training, protagonist Tanjiro and his group arrive at the Mugen Train to assist one of the heads of the Demon Slayer Corps and investigate the disappearances of humans on the train. Tanjiro and his friends then become acquainted with Rengoku, a Demon Slayer Corps
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leader, who plays a major role in the movie’s story arc. While the protagonists investigate missing passengers on the Mugen Train, the film’s entire setting is the villain, a demon named Enmu, who’s preparing a ploy to devour all humans on the train, including Tanjiro and his crew. Enmu’s ability involves putting people in an isolated dream state, so the movie’s middle portion takes place in each main character’s dreams. Luckily, some are shorter and more comical than others, such as Inosuke’s dream where he fights the entire train, foreshadowing a later scene. Other characters such as Tanjiro and Rengoku get the opportunity to explore their motivation to become stronger and this is really the only chance we get to explore Rengoku’s backstory.
movie review “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” Rating:
Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki Starring: Natsuki Hanae Genre: Action/Adventure
It’s in this middle section where the run-time shows a flaw. Side characters who perform important tasks such as the children and train conductor who assist the villain Enmu
in eliminating Tanjiro, only get quick comments as to why they’re doing these things. After some time, they randomly disappear with no consequence to their actions. My biggest complaint with this film is the use of Enmu. Enmu has a genuinely interesting design and ability, but his motives become unclear toward the middle. We see Enmu at the end of the TV show’s first season and fans become invested in his goals and the reason he’s so passionate about becoming a top member of the antagonist group of demons, the Demon Moons. However, the movie doesn’t explore much of that. There are no flashbacks and no significant explanatory dialogue. The fight between him, Tanjiro and Inosuke is one of the most exciting parts of the movie but when Enmu is defeated,
there’s not much resolution. When it comes to themes and core messages, Mugen Train explores what it means to be human and the potential of human perseverance, as well as what separates a human from a demon and how powerful genuine kindness can be. It also demonstrates how anybody can be a great hero as long as they carry a burning passion in their heart. This is the only anime movie that can end with every person in the theater bawling their eyes out while still laughing at what’s on screen. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” doesn’t lose steam and manages to keep the audience entertained with consistently beautiful art and likeable characters. Follow Alan on Twitter @Thebrownsinatra
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OPINION
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
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Which comic universe reigns supreme? Marvel’s world-building DC has more fascinating consistency captivates media ventures worldwide Jacqueline Vela STAFF WRITER
Arguments can be made for both sides, but from the countless blockbuster hits to fans’ emotional investment, it’s evident the Marvel universe is superior to the DC universe. Not only did Stan Lee create works of art with his comic books, but the way he and his team brought the universe to life on screen is unmatched. “Marvel absolutely had already laid out their plans for different phases to build and expand their cinematic world of superheroes,” according to a March 5, 2018 Forbes article. Marvel transports viewers to an entirely different universe and makes them fall in love with the characters. When Iron Man released in May 2008, I was seven years old. I still remember watching it for the first time and feeling like Pandora’s box was opened. At the time, I don’t think any of us anticipated how Marvel would alter pop culture throughout the next decade. Through countless lives lost, villains destroyed and incredible love stories told, we witnessed excellent character development that makes us feel like we are a part of the story. We are able to connect to Marvel’s characters and now that I am 20 years old, I still feel an attachment to the universe. The same can’t be said about the DC universe because the movies were rushed to compete with Marvel. The MCU took 10 years to set up their universe, allocating the time to let the characters be introduced to the audience. Marvel left subtle hints throughout that eventually led to the climax of phase four. “The DCEU has rushed their story and rushed their character development forcing audiences to naturally be put off the films,” according to a 2019 article published on Geeks, a comic book, TV and movie platform that hosts user articles. Both universes had a fair amount of casting and recasting that made series and timelines confusing, such as The Incredible Hulk for Marvel and all of the different Batmans from George Clooney to Christian Bale. The universes struggled to find the perfect match but Marvel got its train back on track and that success is largely because of the perfect casting of each character in the universe. You can’t tell me Robert Downey Jr. is not
Tony Stark. He embodies the character so well on and off the screen. The same goes for Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth with their respective characters. “Stan Lee has continued to praise the performances of many Marvel actors including Chris Evans as Captain America and Tom Holland as the most recent Spider-Man,” according to a Nov. 5, 2018 article published on Comic Book Resources (CBR.com).
Through countless lives lost, villains destroyed and incredible love stories told, we witnessed excellent character development that makes us feel like we are a part of the story. The article also said Lee hopes the actors stay with the franchise forever. Another factor that sets the Marvel universe apart is how relatable the movies are. “Marvel using real locales makes their work feel all the more relatable and, by extension, all the easier to connect with as a result,” according to a July 2019 article posted by What Culture, a movies and entertainment website. We cannot forget about the feel-good aspect of Marvel movies. Many DC fans argue for the darker tone DC movies create. I understand the appeal, but that’s not a deal-breaker for me, especially because we already live in such a dark world. When I watch Marvel movies I feel hopeful and believe there are good people out there even if the characters are fictional. The Marvel universe gives me hope, which is why it’s superior because its stories are about the good in people. If that still doesn’t convince you, then no need to worry because like Steve Rogers said, “I can do this all day.”
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Giorgina Laurel STAFF WRITER
Superheroes have risen in popularity, but the ongoing debate seems to be whether DC or Marvel is better. Anyone would be crazy not to think DC is the obvious choice. Many might argue Marvel is better because of its movies, but let’s not forget the superhero franchises are rated on so much more than just films. For decades and still, DC is more known for its multitude of high-quality video games. Each game is different with genres ranging from fighting games to action-adventure. In fighting games such as Injustice and Mortal Kombat vs DC, players can play solo against artificial intelligence or against others nearby or online. Although both fighting games vary, Mortal Kombat vs. DC combined two different fandoms and has characters such as The Flash fighting Scorpion. Not to mention the Batman Arkham games are well known among the video game community and are highly ranked. The lowest is Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate at 7.4/10 and the highest is Batman: Arkham City at 9.5/10, both reviewed on IGN, a gaming and entertainment website. Not only does DC have great video games but it also created iconic animated movies and TV shows such as Young Justice, Justice League and Batman: the Animated Series, to name a few. One of DC’s most well-known series is Teen Titans, which primarily aired on Cartoon Network back from 2003 to 2005, according to IMDB. The show followed a group of teenage superheroes as they repeatedly fought villains and saved the world. Although the show catered more toward younger generations, it had complex storylines that carried throughout the whole season. These storylines aren’t usually common for kids shows and introduce young viewers to complicated themes and life lessons. Yes, DC has amazing video games and iconic animated franchises, but Marvel is far more well known for its movies. The big screen is one of the reasons more people took an interest in superheroes, introducing the public
to iconic Marvel characters, including Iron Man and Captain America. However, when I was growing up, DC heroes were more iconic and familiar to the average person. When I talk to my parents about superheroes, they mention that when they were growing up, DC heroes such as Batman and Superman were more recognizable. They grew up in the Philippines and even knew names of heroes including Aquaman and Captain Marvel (Shazam).
Many might argue Marvel is better because of its movies, but let’s not forget the superhero franchises are rated on so much more than just films. According to a Sept. 27, 2013 article in FFE Magazine, a magazine for Filipinos working and living in Europe, there is a Filipino superhero named Captain Barbell inspired by DC’s Captain Marvel. DC has influenced not only other cultures, but also its rival Marvel. For example, DC’s The Flash and Marvel’s QuickSilver are similar heroes in concept, as well as Green Arrow and Hawkeye. Both DC heroes were created years before its Marvel counterparts, according to a 2018 article by Vocal Media. DC heroes are gods trying to be human, while Marvel heroes are humans trying to be gods. Both franchises are amazing but DC has created a complete experience for fans over the years, leaving no doubt DC is better.
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SPORTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
Alumnus creates TV series in light of Floyd murder By Royvi Hernandez STAFF WRITER
San Jose State alumnus and journalist Monte Poole joined a panel that discussed George Floyd, racism, gender inequality and other issues within sports. The Bay Area Black Journalists Association hosted the event via Zoom on Thursday. Poole is an Oakland native who has worked for NBC Sports Bay Area for the last eight years and is known for his Golden State Warriors coverage. He’s hosted the series “Race in America: A Candid Conversation” in the last year and said true equality will be achieved when there is no need for these types of conversations in the U.S. The show can be viewed online and hosts “raw discussions with athletes, politicians, musicians and influencers on the fight for racial equality in America.” “This show is something live that people can look at and learn from,” Poole said during the event. “The goal is to educate, get into issues and open the floor.” He said the idea came after Floyd’s murder, a time where the pandemic was worsening and sporting events were being canceled and postponed. “There are conversations now that didn’t happen a few years ago,” Poole said. “The main goal is to have conversions that impact the community and the nation.” Poole said he features a variety of cultural guests to
discuss injustices that happen in all cultures. “It’s not just the Black community. Other races are dealing with this too,” Poole said. He said athletes’ response to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict is full of uncertainty as to where it will go from here and what it means. “Athletes have a place in this because they are public figures and they have a forum,” Poole said.
The key is that athletes don’t get comfortable with their money and that they understand where they come from. Monte Poole sports journalist and SJSU alumnus
In the discussion, he brought up how many athletes throughout history have stood up for their beliefs. To him, athletes including Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaepernick are “on the right side of history” and yet have been vilified for their efforts. He said sports teams have an opportunity to make themselves heard and that’s precisely what the show primarily covers. “The key is that athletes don’t get comfortable with their money and that they
understand where they come from,” Poole said. “They must stand up for injustices.” This comes as The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida’s Annual Race and Gender Report Card showed the demographics of players of color, top executives of color and women in executive positions within professional sport organizations. The report found many organizations lack executive seats at the table for people of color, even in organizations that have majority athletes of color playing professionally. Kinesiology senior Daniel Fruzzetti said sports allow people who don’t have financial capital to use their athletic abilities to climb the ladder. “Colin Kaepernick is synonymous with thoughts of activism,” Fruzzetti said in an email. “He has put many activist efforts especially in the African American community.” San Jose State justice studies lecturer Kevin Lynch was the event’s moderator and highlighted the importance of female athletes. “Women have played a huge role in taking initiative in many injustices including unequal gender pay,” Lynch said. He said equal pay within sports has been an issue for decades and to see athletes such as Serena and Venus Williams influence the sports community is huge. “It’s inspirational to see what women are doing out there and how they are affecting things to make
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this world better,” Poole said. He pointed out the importance of education and said reading and learning about culture will help build understanding. “Racism always comes from a place of ignorance, if someone is committed to being a racist they are irredeemable,” Poole said. He said sports equality will be achieved when there’s a mix of people of color in higher roles
rather than just white men. “Look at sports 99% of owners are white, so when there is representation all across the border that will be equality,” Poole said. “The more representation you have the more potential there is.” Fruzzetti said Poole has done an excellent job of discussing important issues in his show and believes change can only happen when people “band together.” “Today the world is
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undergoing dramatic changes due to current events,” Fruzzetti said. “Athletes can help point those changes in a positive direction and media outlets like Poole’s show can do the same by bringing fans of sports to be receptive to these ideas.”
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SPORTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
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The San Jose State Spartans lost both games of their doubleheader against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, running their losing streak to three games.
Spartans suffer mercy-rule loss By Jacqueline Vela STAFF WRITER
The San Jose State baseball team missed the mark in the first game of its doubleheader against Fresno State. The Spartans (4-8, 2-3 MW) faced the Bulldogs (11-19, 8-12 MW) on Saturday for back-to-back games at Excite Ballpark in San Jose. Game 1 began at 1:00 p.m. and proved to be a slow start for both teams. It wasn’t until the bottom of the third when the Bulldog’s put up the game’s first run. Bulldog’s center fielder EJ Andrews Jr. hit a flyball into right-center field allowing designated hitter Emilio Nogales to run home. Shortly after, Fresno scored a second time after third baseman Andrew Kachel hit a double to center field, which allowed shortstop Blake Wink to clear homebase. The Spartans were scoreless until the top of the fourth. First baseman Ruben Ibarra hit a homerun out to left field that put SJSU on the board and left Fresno with a 2-1 lead. After dull fourth and fifth innings, action picked up again at the top of the sixth. SJSU had two runners on base when right fielder Kai Saterstrom hit an RBI single, driving home Ibarra. Saterstrom’s single tied the game 2-2 giving the Spartans an opportunity to turn the advantage in their favor. However, the tie didn’t last long as Fresno State picked up another two runs at the bottom of the sixth. Bulldogs’ second baseman Jeff Jamison scored off a RBI single hit by catcher Zach Morgan. After Wink took his turn at bat with another RBI, Morgan made it home leaving Fresno in the lead with a score of 4-2. Unfortunately, the Spartans could not catch up and ended up facing defeat. SJSU pitcher Jonathan Clark pitched for most of the game, staying in for five innings. He only gave up three hits while he was on the mound. The Spartans faced the Bulldogs for a second time on Saturday, just three hours after their initial loss.
Game 2 The Spartans were mercy-ruled during their second doubleheader game against the Bulldogs. Game 2 started at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Excite Ballpark in San Jose. The two teams battled earlier in the day where SJSU fell short by two runs. The second game of the series was another rough one for the Spartans. After coming off Game 1 with zero errors, SJSU had three errors in Game 2 and was not having much luck at-bat either. Fresno State, on the other hand, started strong. The Bulldogs were on the board within the first inning of the game. Bulldogs third baseman Andrew Kachel and center fielder
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Left-handed pitcher Corey Sanchez struck out four batters, but ultimately took the loss in Game 1 against Fresno.
EJ Andrews Jr. both scored off left fielder Ryan Higgins’ RBI double to right field. First baseman Ivan Luna hit a ground ball to second, which allowed Higgins to make it to home base. Fresno was up 3-0 through the first and second innings until the team grew its lead over SJSU in the third inning. During the top of the third, the Bulldogs took off and gained themselves an 8-point lead over the Spartans, who were not on the board yet. A couple of errors made by the Spartans helped the Bulldogs gain an 8-0 lead within just the first three innings. It wasn’t until the bottom of the third when SJSU found some luck with a home run by first baseman Ruben Ibarra. The homer was Ibarra’s fourth of the season and the second of the doubleheader series. He pulled out a home run during each game of the series against Fresno. Though Ibarra’s efforts were there, his home run and play saves alone weren’t enough to compete with the Bulldogs. Fresno State delivered an impressive run against the Spartans and gained an even bigger lead during the fourth
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and sixth innings. By the top of the sixth, the Bulldogs led 10-1 and eventually grew to a dominating 12-1 lead by the bottom of the sixth. In a last-chance effort to keep the game going, the Spartans attempted to score at least three more runs but could only achieve one. The score was 12-2 at the top of the seventh inning and that is where it stayed. New COVID-19 rules state if the home team is down by ten or more runs by the bottom of the seventh, the game would be called, and it was. Although it was a rough weekend for the Spartans, there are still more games to come. SJSU will be on the road for a while and are expected to face the University of Oregon on Tuesday. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at PK Park in Eugene.
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