Way homers thrice in same game for CSUSM

Fallbrook High School graduate Austin Way became the first Cal State University San Marcos baseball player to hit three home runs in the same game.

Way also drove in eight runs in the Cougars’ 24-3 victory March 22 over Principia at San Marcos. The three home runs that day also gave him five over two consecutive games, as he hit two homers March 21 at home against Azusa Pacific, and seven over a span of four consecutive games.

“He’s actually done a great job offensively for us the last two years. He’s really bought into what we’re doing and become a real fine hitter,” said Cal State San Marcos...