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The Long Beach State baseball team is responsible for producing some of the university’s most famous alumni. The Dirtbags, as they are more commonly referred, earned their nickname from former infield coach Dave Malpass in 1989. The team continues to embrace the seemingly unkind moniker as it has come to reflect the program’s gritty style of play. LBSU has been to the College World Series four times in its history and boast an impressive list of former players that includes Evan Longoria, Troy Tulowitzki, Jason Giambi and Jered Weaver. Troy Buckley will take over as head coach in 2011 for the recently retired Mike Weathers.»Official Site.

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Dirtbags lose close game in series opener with Fullerton

LBSU ended up on the wrong side of a 3-2 contest Friday night at Goodwin Field.
Dirtbags to take on Cal State Fullerton in crucial series

LBSU will face the Titans in need of wins to stay relevant in the Big West title race.
Long Beach State beats Lions to get back to .500

The Dirtbags defeat Loyola Marymount 3-1 and improve to 21-21 overall.
Dirtbags crush No. 9 UCLA on the road

The Long Beach State offense shows no mercy in an 11-1 road win over the Bruins.
CLARK: Success of Dirtbags’ season will come down to results in road games

Big West Conference play is still in its early stages, but one thing is already abundantly clear: the Dirtbags will need to win on the road to stay in contention. Long Beach State (16-18, 6-3 Big West) is coming off a three-game sweep of UC Davis, which is the only Big West team that is still winless in conference play.
Hot bats lead Dirtbags to sweep of UC Davis

Just when it looked like things were falling apart for the Dirtbags, they put it back together. After losing a series to Pacific for the first time in the century last weekend, Long Beach State got back in the Big West Conference title race with a sweep of UC Davis.
Dirtbags’ pitching still thriving under Troy Buckley

The LBSU head coach continues to be a major factor in the Dirtbags’ success on the mound.
Bats come alive in series win over CSUN

The Dirtbags score 26 runs during the three-game-series.
Dirtbags shut out by Cal State Fullerton in series opener

LSBU managed only one hit off Titans starter Thomas Eshelman in the 6-0 loss.
Dirtbags end losing streak with sweep

The Dirtbags use strong pitching and timely hits to end a six-game losing streak.
Long Beach State loses to No. 7 UCLA in late-inning thriller

The Dirtbags come up short in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Bruins.
Shutout seals sweep for Dirtbags

Maciel’s seven scoreless innings led LBSU past Valparaiso.
Dirtbags win with defense, without Buckley

The LBSU head coach was ejected in the sixth inning of the 3-2 win.
Strong pitching and clutch hitting wins series opener for Dirtbags

Shane Carle threw seven solid innings in the victory over Valparaiso.
Dirtbags split series with Arizona despite weather

LBSU beat the tenth-ranked Wildcats in a rainy opener before losing the finale.
Dirtbags close out season-opening series at No. 2 Vanderbilt with win

LBSU defeated the Commodores 13-9 after dropping the first two games.
Taking it one game at a time

Second baseman Jeff McNeil starred in golf before choosing to play baseball at LBSU.
Dirtbags baseball season preview

The Dirtbags came within one game of a conference championship in 2012. Can they close the deal in 2013?
Dirtbags load bases with difficult nonconference schedule

LBSU will face six teams that advanced to the NCAA tournament in 2012, including five at Blair Field.
Three Dirtbags taken in MLB Draft

Matt Duffy, Shawn Stuart and Brennan Metzger take the first step to a career in professional baseball.
Dirtbags end season with loss to Fullerton

Long Beach State couldn't overcome a four-run Titan seventh, leading to a loss and a third-place finish in Big West.
Dirtbags fall apart in ninth, take loss to Pacific

Three unearned runs in final inning kill baseball team’s chance at a sweep.
LBSU dominates CSUN

The Dirtbags scored eight runs on 15 hits in their 8-2 victory.

The Long Beach State baseball team won its first game of a three-game series over Cal State Northridge.
Dirtbags making end of season push

LBSU has a 12-6 record since March 20 including a 9-3 mark in Big West play.

A column on the Long Beach State baseball team.
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