Jake Tandy delivered a walk‑off grand slam in the ninth inning, sealing an 8‑4 victory for the Pacific Tigers over the USF Dons in the second round of the 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament. The win not only swung the momentum but also highlighted the high stakes of the tournament, delivering a moment that will be replayed in highlight reels across the conference.
A Grand Slam That Echoes
The Tigers jumped out early, with Blaine French driving in two runs with a single in the bottom of the second, while Trevor Harmon’s solo homer in the sixth tied the game at 2‑2. JT Shank followed with a two‑run blast in the same inning, pushing Pacific ahead 4‑2.
USF answered back in the ninth, knotting the score at 4‑4 thanks to an RBI single by TJ Rogers, but the Tigers’ defense held firm as Zach Todd navigated six and two‑thirds innings, striking out five and allowing just two earned runs.
What’s Next for the Tigers
With the win, Pacific will meet Saint Mary’s in a winner’s‑bracket clash scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m., while the Dons face Gonzaga in an elimination game at 10 a.m. later that day. The Tigers’ pitching staff, anchored by Zach Todd’s solid outing, will need to stay sharp against a Saint Mary’s lineup that has been equally potent this season.