Long Beach State University Athletics
Tuesday, March 17
Long Beach, Calif.
6:05 p.m.
Long Beach State University
vs
LMU
Dirtbags Host LMU In Midweek Matchup At Bohl Diamond At Blair Field
3/16/2026 5:08:00 PM | Baseball
Long Beach State hosts LMU on Tuesday night at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field as the Dirtbags look to build on their first Big West series win of the 2026 season.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach State hosts LMU on Tuesday night at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, continuing a four-game homestand after securing its first Big West series win of the 2026 season over Hawai'i. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. as the Dirtbags look to carry momentum from back-to-back conference victories into the midweek matchup before returning to Big West play this weekend on the road against Cal State Bakersfield.
LEADING OFF
• The 72nd season of Long Beach State baseball continues Tuesday night as the Dirtbags host the LMU Lions in a midweek matchup at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. as Long Beach State looks to build off its first Big West series victory of the season.
• Following the midweek contest, Long Beach State hits the road to resume Big West play with a three-game weekend series against California State University, Bakersfield beginning Friday.
• The Dirtbags drew nearly 2,500 fans for Friday's conference home opener against University of Hawai'i at Manoa and welcomed more than 6,100 fans across the four-game homestand last week.
STARTING PITCHERS
• Junior right-hander Jake Fields gets the ball for Long Beach State in Tuesday's midweek matchup after making five appearances and four starts early this season. Fields enters with a 1-3 record and a 6.10 ERA across 20.2 innings, while holding opposing hitters to a conference-best .149 batting average and collecting 19 strikeouts.
• Fields has shown swing-and-miss ability throughout the early season, allowing just 10 hits over his first 20.2 innings pitched. He currently ranks among the Big West leaders in fewest hits allowed and has worked into both weekend and midweek roles for the Dirtbags as one of the staff's most trusted strikeout arms.
THIS AND THAT
• Long Beach State enters the week ranked seventh in the Big West with a .245 team batting average and eighth in pitching with a 6.44 ERA. Trevor Goldenetz continues to lead the offense, batting .373 while collecting 25 hits (sixth in the Big West), four sacrifice bunts (third in the Big West), and seven stolen bases (second in the Big West). Jake Evans has also emerged as one of the league's most consistent bats at .370 hitting percentage (ninth in the Big West) with a .507 on-base percentage (fourth in the Big West).
• Dylan Lina continues to produce in run-scoring situations, entering the week with five home runs (sixth in the Big West) and 24 RBI (second in the Big West). Trotter Enright has added seven doubles and 16 RBI, while Camden Gasser has become one of the toughest outs in the conference with 24 walks, the highest total in the Big West.
GERFERS COMPLETE GAME
Freshman right-hander Jason Gerfers became the first Dirtbag freshman to throw a complete game since 2022 after going all nine innings in Sunday's 2-1 series-clinching win over Hawai'i. Gerfers allowed just four hits and one earned run while striking out seven over 123 pitches, stranding the tying run at third in the ninth inning. The standout performance earned the freshman righty the teams' first Big West Pitcher of the Week award this season.
FRESHMAN STARTING PITCHERS
• Long Beach State is the only program in the Big West currently featuring two freshman starters in regular weekend roles with Gerfers and Howe, both making major contributions early in conference play.
• Gerfers ranks eighth in the Big West in opponent batting average at .209, while Howe has already collected three wins and continues to give the Dirtbags length with five starts of five innings or more.
LAST TIME OUT
• Long Beach State dropped its midweek contest at No. 25 University of Southern California, 6-1. Dylan Lina drove in the Dirtbags' lone run, and Trevor Goldenetz and Jake Evans each collected hits. USC built its lead early before Long Beach State's bullpen settled the middle innings behind Joey Iglesias and Caleb Anderson.
• The Dirtbags responded by taking two of three from Hawai'i for their first Big West series win of 2026. After dropping Friday's opener 11-1, Long Beach State answered Saturday with a 7-6 win behind Lina's three-run first-inning homer and Luke Howe's third win of the season, while Alex Ramos earned his first save.
• Sunday's rubber game belonged to Gerfers and Lina, as Lina's fifth homer of the year gave the Dirtbags an early lead before Gerfers finished the complete game in a 2-1 victory.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
• Long Beach State and Loyola Marymount University enter Tuesday with the all-time series even at 16-16. The teams split two meetings last season, with the Dirtbags opening the season series with a 7-4 road win on February 18 before LMU answered with a 9-6 win at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field on March 18.
• LMU enters after a 7-2 midweek win over California Baptist University before dropping two of three to Abilene Christian University. The Lions opened that weekend series with a 3-0 win before losses of 11-5 and 22-11.
PLAYER NOTES
• Trevor Goldenetz continues to anchor the top of the lineup, leading the Dirtbags with a .373 average, 25 hits and 13 walks while also adding seven stolen bases and four sacrifice bunts. His ability to reach base at a .500 clip has consistently created early scoring chances for Long Beach State.
• Jake Evans has provided steady production in multiple roles, batting .370 with five doubles, a .507 on-base percentage and 20 hits while contributing both speed and defensive versatility across the infield.
• Trotter Enright continues to drive in runs from the middle of the order, leading the Dirtbags with seven doubles and ranking second on the team with 16 RBI while starting all 19 games.
• Dylan Lina remains Long Beach State's primary power threat with five home runs and a team-best 24 RBI, including homers in both Dirtbag wins over Hawai'i last weekend. He also carries a .508 slugging percentage and has added steady defense on the left side and at first base.
• Camden Gasser continues to impact games through plate discipline, leading the team with 24 walks and posting a .492 on-base percentage.
• Matt Toomey has delivered key situational at-bats with four doubles, five stolen bases and 10 hit-by-pitches.
• Chandler Smith has made the most of expanded opportunities, batting .324 with 11 hits and a .477 on-base percentage.
LEADING OFF
• The 72nd season of Long Beach State baseball continues Tuesday night as the Dirtbags host the LMU Lions in a midweek matchup at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. as Long Beach State looks to build off its first Big West series victory of the season.
• Following the midweek contest, Long Beach State hits the road to resume Big West play with a three-game weekend series against California State University, Bakersfield beginning Friday.
• The Dirtbags drew nearly 2,500 fans for Friday's conference home opener against University of Hawai'i at Manoa and welcomed more than 6,100 fans across the four-game homestand last week.
STARTING PITCHERS
• Junior right-hander Jake Fields gets the ball for Long Beach State in Tuesday's midweek matchup after making five appearances and four starts early this season. Fields enters with a 1-3 record and a 6.10 ERA across 20.2 innings, while holding opposing hitters to a conference-best .149 batting average and collecting 19 strikeouts.
• Fields has shown swing-and-miss ability throughout the early season, allowing just 10 hits over his first 20.2 innings pitched. He currently ranks among the Big West leaders in fewest hits allowed and has worked into both weekend and midweek roles for the Dirtbags as one of the staff's most trusted strikeout arms.
THIS AND THAT
• Long Beach State enters the week ranked seventh in the Big West with a .245 team batting average and eighth in pitching with a 6.44 ERA. Trevor Goldenetz continues to lead the offense, batting .373 while collecting 25 hits (sixth in the Big West), four sacrifice bunts (third in the Big West), and seven stolen bases (second in the Big West). Jake Evans has also emerged as one of the league's most consistent bats at .370 hitting percentage (ninth in the Big West) with a .507 on-base percentage (fourth in the Big West).
• Dylan Lina continues to produce in run-scoring situations, entering the week with five home runs (sixth in the Big West) and 24 RBI (second in the Big West). Trotter Enright has added seven doubles and 16 RBI, while Camden Gasser has become one of the toughest outs in the conference with 24 walks, the highest total in the Big West.
GERFERS COMPLETE GAME
Freshman right-hander Jason Gerfers became the first Dirtbag freshman to throw a complete game since 2022 after going all nine innings in Sunday's 2-1 series-clinching win over Hawai'i. Gerfers allowed just four hits and one earned run while striking out seven over 123 pitches, stranding the tying run at third in the ninth inning. The standout performance earned the freshman righty the teams' first Big West Pitcher of the Week award this season.
FRESHMAN STARTING PITCHERS
• Long Beach State is the only program in the Big West currently featuring two freshman starters in regular weekend roles with Gerfers and Howe, both making major contributions early in conference play.
• Gerfers ranks eighth in the Big West in opponent batting average at .209, while Howe has already collected three wins and continues to give the Dirtbags length with five starts of five innings or more.
LAST TIME OUT
• Long Beach State dropped its midweek contest at No. 25 University of Southern California, 6-1. Dylan Lina drove in the Dirtbags' lone run, and Trevor Goldenetz and Jake Evans each collected hits. USC built its lead early before Long Beach State's bullpen settled the middle innings behind Joey Iglesias and Caleb Anderson.
• The Dirtbags responded by taking two of three from Hawai'i for their first Big West series win of 2026. After dropping Friday's opener 11-1, Long Beach State answered Saturday with a 7-6 win behind Lina's three-run first-inning homer and Luke Howe's third win of the season, while Alex Ramos earned his first save.
• Sunday's rubber game belonged to Gerfers and Lina, as Lina's fifth homer of the year gave the Dirtbags an early lead before Gerfers finished the complete game in a 2-1 victory.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
• Long Beach State and Loyola Marymount University enter Tuesday with the all-time series even at 16-16. The teams split two meetings last season, with the Dirtbags opening the season series with a 7-4 road win on February 18 before LMU answered with a 9-6 win at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field on March 18.
• LMU enters after a 7-2 midweek win over California Baptist University before dropping two of three to Abilene Christian University. The Lions opened that weekend series with a 3-0 win before losses of 11-5 and 22-11.
PLAYER NOTES
• Trevor Goldenetz continues to anchor the top of the lineup, leading the Dirtbags with a .373 average, 25 hits and 13 walks while also adding seven stolen bases and four sacrifice bunts. His ability to reach base at a .500 clip has consistently created early scoring chances for Long Beach State.
• Jake Evans has provided steady production in multiple roles, batting .370 with five doubles, a .507 on-base percentage and 20 hits while contributing both speed and defensive versatility across the infield.
• Trotter Enright continues to drive in runs from the middle of the order, leading the Dirtbags with seven doubles and ranking second on the team with 16 RBI while starting all 19 games.
• Dylan Lina remains Long Beach State's primary power threat with five home runs and a team-best 24 RBI, including homers in both Dirtbag wins over Hawai'i last weekend. He also carries a .508 slugging percentage and has added steady defense on the left side and at first base.
• Camden Gasser continues to impact games through plate discipline, leading the team with 24 walks and posting a .492 on-base percentage.
• Matt Toomey has delivered key situational at-bats with four doubles, five stolen bases and 10 hit-by-pitches.
• Chandler Smith has made the most of expanded opportunities, batting .324 with 11 hits and a .477 on-base percentage.
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