In a memorable debut with Sacramento State's baseball team, junior outfielder Matt Masciangelo, who transferred from Cal State Bakersfield, made headlines during the Hornets' doubleheader against Loyola Marymount on Friday. Masciangelo was hit by a pitch a whopping seven times in eight plate appearances, with three plunkings in the opener and four in the second game. Despite the painful ordeal, Masciangelo managed to earn an RBI with one of the hit-by-pitches.

Before Masciangelo's record-breaking debut, the most hit-by-pitches by a Hornets player in one game - according to available records dating to 2006 - was three, which had occurred in 2021. Masciangelo's incredible streak didn't end with his removal from the second game after a catch in left field, as his replacement, Brett Ott, also took a pitch in the 10th inning.

Loyola Marymount's pitching staff was relentless, beaning a total of 11 Sacramento State batters throughout the two games. Masciangelo shared his surreal experience, mentioning that after the third hit-by-pitch in the first game, he couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. Despite the unusual circumstances, Masciangelo embraced the on-base-percentage bump and acknowledged that baseball is a game full of surprises, with this experience being one for the books.

This bizarre yet remarkable display of resilience and sportsmanship by Masciangelo has certainly left a lasting impression on fans and players alike, making his debut a truly unforgettable moment in Sacramento State baseball history.