Cal State Bakersfield baseball hasn't been in a rut like this since the program's inaugural season in 2009.

The Roadrunners have lost eight in a row, the longest losing streak since a program-record 12 straight in 2009.

The Bakersfield Condors acquired rookie defenseman Francis Meilleur off waivers from the Greenville (S.C.) Road Warriors, the team announced Monday. Meilleur (pronounced may-YUR) is expected to play this week as the Condors have three games at home to conclude the regular season.

"We're excited to get him here," Condors coach Matt O'Dette said. "He was stuck in a situation with affiliated players and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do."

The Bakersfield Condors acquired rookie defenseman Francis Meilleur off waivers from the Greenville (S.C.) Road Warriors, the team announced Monday. Meilleur (pronounced may-YUR) is expected to play this week as the Condors have three games at home to conclude the regular season.

"We're excited to get him here," Condors coach Matt O'Dette said. "He was stuck in a situation with affiliated players and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do."

Bowling leagues come and go, as do league bowlers.

How many times have you asked a fellow league bowler about a guy or gal who used to bowl on your league?

Bowling leagues come and go, as do league bowlers.

How many times have you asked a fellow league bowler about a guy or gal who used to bowl on your league?

Baseball

Bakersfield's Eastside Baseball League is seeking players for summer league. Call John Castruita (661) 864-7025 or 342-3914 or John Olague (661) 330-7506

Baseball

Bakersfield's Eastside Baseball League is seeking players for summer league. Call John Castruita (661) 864-7025 or 342-3914 or John Olague (661) 330-7506

The end of winter quarter final exams means a fresh start in the spring for Cal State Bakersfield's students.

That's the case with CSUB swimmer Rachel McCall, but she's got a detour planned -- about 3,000 miles away -- before resuming classes for the spring quarter.

The end of winter quarter final exams means a fresh start in the spring for Cal State Bakersfield's students.

That's the case with CSUB swimmer Rachel McCall, but she's got a detour planned -- about 3,000 miles away -- before resuming classes for the spring quarter.

The University of Washington ripped 14 hits of six CSU Bakersfield pitchers in a 13-1 victory Sunday that completed a three-game sweep in Seattle and extended the Roadrunners' losing streak to eight games.

Washington improved to 15-7.

The University of Washington ripped 14 hits of six CSU Bakersfield pitchers in a 13-1 victory Sunday that completed a three-game sweep in Seattle and extended the Roadrunners' losing streak to eight games.

Washington improved to 15-7.

Yes, Dave Hillestad paced as his Stockdale boys tennis team lost a couple of crucial tight matches in the deciding Lynch Cup match Saturday, but there was more than just worry in his step.

There was excitement, too, even though the Mustangs lost 4-2 to Clovis-Buchanan, which came into town and left with the championship. That's because Stockdale lost 7-2 earlier this year to Buchanan.

Yes, Dave Hillestad paced as his Stockdale boys tennis team lost a couple of crucial tight matches in the deciding Lynch Cup match Saturday, but there was more than just worry in his step.

There was excitement, too, even though the Mustangs lost 4-2 to Clovis-Buchanan, which came into town and left with the championship. That's because Stockdale lost 7-2 earlier this year to Buchanan.

Basketball

CIF State finals at Sacramento

Basketball

CIF State finals at Sacramento

Cody Kessler and Jesse Scroggins saw it unfold live on television.

Max Wittek was on a practice field going through an individual workout when he heard the news.

Cody Kessler and Jesse Scroggins saw it unfold live on television.

Max Wittek was on a practice field going through an individual workout when he heard the news.

It took four weeks and three tries for the Hobby Stock racers to get in their first feature race at Bakersfield Speedway.

The Hobby Stocks were first scheduled to race on opening night and did -- except for the feature, which was canceled due to curfew.

It took four weeks and three tries for the Hobby Stock racers to get in their first feature race at Bakersfield Speedway.

The Hobby Stocks were first scheduled to race on opening night and did -- except for the feature, which was canceled due to curfew.

SEATTLE -- Cal State Bakersfield baseball lost its seventh consecutive game Saturday, 7-3 at the University of Washington.

The Huskies (14-7) built a 5-0 lead through three innings against Roadrunners starter Scott Brattvet (1-3).