{"id":273819,"date":"2026-04-18T06:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/273819\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T06:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:07:08","slug":"jansens-three-run-blast-sparks-spartans-comeback-win-at-fresno-state-sjsu-athletics-official-athletics-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/273819\/","title":{"rendered":"Jansen\u2019s Three-Run Blast Sparks Spartans\u2019 Comeback Win at Fresno State – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRESNO, Calif. \u2013\u00a0 Neil Jansen<\/a> went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, hitting a double and the game-tying three-run home run to lead the San Jos\u00e9 State baseball team (16-21, 5-7 MW) in a 6-3 non-conference victory over Fresno State (11-23-1, 1-10-1 MW) Friday night from Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium in the first game of a two game series.<\/p>\n

The Spartans fell behind quickly, surrendering two runs in the first inning and another in the third to trail 3\u20130. Fresno State capitalized on early opportunities with a pair of RBI singles in the opening frame and added a third run on a groundout in the third inning.<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9 State responded in the fourth. After putting two runners on, Jansen delivered a three-run homer to left field that erased the deficit and tied things at 3\u20133.<\/p>\n

From there, the Spartans took control. Rohne Klein<\/a> launched a solo home run in the sixth inning to give SJSU its first lead of the night, and the offense added insurance runs in the seventh when Peyton Rowles<\/a> lined a two-run single to center, extending the advantage to 6\u20133.<\/p>\n

On the mound, David Thomas<\/a> received the start, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out three in four innings pitched. The Spartan bullpen combined to hold Fresno State hitless across the final five innings. Luca Staiano<\/a> (2-1) picked up the win with 1.2 scoreless innings. Peter Herrick<\/a> bridged the gap with 2.1 shutout frames, and Kyle Calzadiaz<\/a> slammed the door in the ninth, striking out the side to earn the save, his second of the season.<\/p>\n

Jansen\u2019s home run was his first of the season
\nThis marked the second time this season Jansen recorded three RBIs in a game
\nKlein\u2019s home run was his second of the season
\nKlein finished 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI
\nRowles finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs
\nRowles extended his hit streak to 14 games
\nThis was Rowles\u2019 team leading 16th multi-hit game of the season
\nRowles also now has eight multi-RBI games this season
\nThe Spartans\u2019 pitching staff combined to strikeout 11 Bulldogs with Thomas, Staiano and Calzadiaz striking out three a piece and Herrick finishing with two<\/p>\n

UP NEXT: The Spartans will rematch Fresno State tomorrow, April 17, at 1:05 p.m. in the second of two non-conference games. The game can be watched on Mountain West Network.<\/p>\n

With Giving Day coming up, please click here<\/a> to donate to the Drive Spartan Baseball to the Championship fund.<\/p>\n

#AllSpartans<\/p>\n

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