TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The College of Southern Idaho Baseball team defeated USU Eastern 8-5 Thursday to open a four-game series in Scenic West Athletic Conference action.
It was a game that saw five lead changes.
The Golden Eagles jumped on the board first in the first inning whe Zach Schmidt doubled to right field, stole third and then scored on a ground out.
But the Eagles of Price would answer, scoring two in the fourth to take the lead.
CSI came right back with two in the fourth but USU Eastern tied it in the sixth. That's when the Golden Eagles took the lead for good, scoring four runs in the sixth.
Andrew Gregersen walked and Noah Hennings took first on a hit by pitch. Jordan Scott walked to load the bases before Magnum Hofstetter hit a two RBI double. Scott scored on a fielder's choice and then Hofstetter scored on an infield single.
Schmidt finished the game 3-for-5 with two RBI. Hofstetter was 2-for-4 with two RBI and Scott was 2-for-3 with one RBI.
On the mound Mason Olson pitched the opening 5.2 innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits with six strikeouts. Andrew Baughn earned the win, going 3.1 innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits with three strikeouts
CSI, 20-13 overall and 7-6 in conference play, hosts USU Eastern Friday for a double header at noon.