Cal Poly erupted for a 6-2 victory over Virginia Tech in the Los Angeles Regional, moving the Mustangs one step closer to the championship bracket.
Game Highlights
The win was anchored by a stellar outing from right-hander Griffin Naess, who logged seven innings of two-run ball while striking out nine batters.
At the plate, Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini combined for seven hits and three RBIs, driving in crucial runs during a stretch that saw the Mustangs plate at least one run in each inning from the second through the sixth.
Pitching Dominance
Naess, now 3-1 in postseason starts with a 1.27 ERA, demonstrated why he is considered one of the most reliable arms in the rotation, keeping the Hokies' offense at bay.
The Mustangs also left the bases loaded in three separate innings, a reminder of the pressure they faced, but they managed to convert key opportunities.
Looking Ahead
Saint Mary's, the surprise package of the tournament, upset top-seeded UCLA 3-2, with Jacob Johnson delivering two solo home runs that proved decisive.
That sets up a winner's bracket final between Cal Poly and the Gaels, a matchup that promises another test of pitching depth and offensive resilience.
For Cal Poly, the win marks their first triumph over an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent since 2011, underscoring the significance of the regional run.