The No. 23 USC Trojans ended their five-game road trip on a high note, defeating the Cal State Fullerton Titans 9-2 in Fullerton, California. The Trojans showcased a potent offense, amassing 17 hits with every batter contributing to the scoreline. They exploded for four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a bases-loaded walk from Kevin Takeuchi and a two-RBI hit from Abbrie Covarrubias. Freshman Diego Velazquez made his first collegiate start, delivering an impressive performance with four strikeouts over two innings. Fullerton managed to score two runs, one from an RBI single by Andrew Kirchner and another from a home run by Max Ortega. However, USC continued to extend their lead, with Takeuchi and Covarrubias driving in additional runs. This victory comes after a challenging four-game losing streak and sets the Trojans up for an important three-game series against the Purdue Boilermakers, who currently hold a strong position in the Big Ten standings.