SDSU right-hander Jacob Riordan no-hit New Mexico in first start following ejection at Hawaii; UCSD, USD, Cal State San Marcos all eye first place
San Diego State pitcher Jacob Riordan watched a ground ball to second base become the final out in last week’s no-hitter against New Mexico, then let the magnitude of moment wash over him. “It took me a second to take it all in,” Riordan said, “because you don’t quite know if it’s something that will ever happen in your career. “A feeling of gratefulness came through me as my whole team stormed me on the mound.
coach Shaun Cole said. The six walks, scattered over five innings, may actually have helped keep the New Mexico hitters off balance. “He’s always been effectively wild,” Cole said. “His delivery is funky. He’s got a low slot. Right-handed hitters it looks like it’s coming behind them. He’s a guy who is going to run a fastball or two across your face every once in awhile, too. “The one thing he always has in his back pocket is he can land that slider most of the time.
split a two-game nonconference series this week at Cal Poly and remains on the road this weekend at San Jose State , which has had struggles of its own after being picked for first place in a preseason coaches poll. Riordan is scheduled to get the ball for Friday’s opener. He moved into the No. 1 role after a strong start to the season, based on his performance and presence. “He’s an emotional guy, which is one of the reasons that I like him on the mound,” Cole said.
led 3-0 at the time. Hawaii came back for a 16-5 victory. Cole said umpires are making unsportsmanlike conduct a point of emphasis this season, which may explain why Riordan was ejected rather than given a warning. “He pitches off of emotion,” Cole said. “I’ve had to talk to him a few times this year about popping off, telling him, No. 1, it’s going to take you out of your game and, No. 2, it’s not a good look.
and Long Beach State feature the conference’s top two pitching staffs. Right-handers Matthew Dalquist and Anthony Eyanson have been the Tritons’ most effective starting pitchers. • Point Loma Nazarene has the weekend off after splitting Tuesday’s nonconference doubleheader against Westmont. Second-place PLNU, which leads the PacWest in offense and pitching , doesn’t resume conference play until April 19 against Azusa Pacific.
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