San Francisco State University split each day over their four-game series this weekend, with the Gators taking the first games on both Friday and Saturday, with their opponents, California State University, San Bernardino, taking the second games.  SFSU started the weekend strong, quickly tying up the first game after CSUSB took an early lead in the first inning. The Gators blew the game wide open with a five-run fourth inning, and a home run from junior first base Shaunessy Cardwell — her third of the season – at the bottom of the fifth.  Despite the Coyotes’ best efforts, senior pitcher Mari Takeda Bajan’s dominance on the mound, coupled with SFSU’s usual sharp defense, secured the Gators a 7-1 win. “I've always been a contact pitcher, so my defense is a really big part of my pitching,” Takeda Bajan said. “Just them having my back and getting the ground balls to get the double plays. If I let somebody get on, I’m just relying on them and hitting my spots.”  🔗 Read more at link i...