April 13, 2010

FRESNO, Calif. - Greg Gonzalez was lifted into the limelight after throwing a no-hitter Saturday night. He was named the Verizon Wireless WAC athlete of the Week, Louisville Sluggers National Player of the Week and NCBWA Pro-Line Pitcher of the Week.

Gonzalez made history at Les Murakami Stadium, becoming the seventh Bulldog in Fresno State history to throw a no-hitter. In his first career start, the junior threw a complete game shutout over Hawai'i.

Gonzalez silenced the Rainbow batters throwing his first career no-hitter. The last no-hitter by a Bulldog pitcher was in 1976 by Rob Cruess against Sacramento State.

Gonzalez tied his career-high of seven strikeouts and threw seven innings, his longest outing of the season. Two walks stood between Gonzalez and a perfect game.

The righty-handed pitcher faced just over the minimum of 22 batters and sat down 17 in order. He was named Baseball America's Pitcher of the Night.

"We Are Your Team" - The No. 27 Fresno State Bulldogs face CSU Bakersfield for a midweek game on April 13 at 6:05 p.m. The `Dogs take on Louisiana Tech in a four-game series at Beiden Field April 16-18. Tickets are available at the Bulldog Ticket Office or by calling 278-DOGS.