CSUN Turns Out Azusa’s Lights, 16-9

John Balfanz slugged three home runs and drove in six runs to lead Cal State Northridge to a 16-9 win over Azusa Pacific. The nonconference game was called with an inning left to play because of darkness.

Balfanz, a sophomore from West High in Bakersfield, was 4 for 6 and scored three runs. His three homers tied the Northridge record for home runs in a game, which was set by Rondal Rollin against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1980.

Randy Cina picked up the victory, allowing three runs in 4 innings of relief. Cina, a left-hander, is a transfer from Brigham Young.

Gary Williams and Danny Jones each had three hits for the Matadors. Chris Pinsak had two hits, including his second home run of the season.

Game called after eight innings because of darkness.

CSUN--Gonzales, Cina (5) and McIntryre.

AZUSA--Trafon, Owens, Mitchell, Gumtmen, Berchner and Shirley.

WP--Cina (1-0); LP--Trafon (0-1).