A Record-Breaking Night in Los Angeles
Cal Poly Baseball secured a commanding 14-0 victory over Saint Mary's in the Los Angeles Regional, improving to 2-0 in the tournament and putting themselves on the brink of a historic Super Regional appearance.
The offensive onslaught was anchored by senior slugger Ryan Tayman, who launched his 17th home run of the season — a new Division I program record — driving in multiple runs and sparking the rally.
What made the win even more impressive was the balance in the lineup; eight of the nine starters contributed an RBI, illustrating a depth that left the opposition scrambling to contain the Mustangs' bat.
On the mound, Carson Turnquist delivered six solid innings, surrendering just one earned run while striking out seven, a performance that kept the pressure on Saint Mary's and preserved the lead.
The next challenge will be a showdown against the winner of the Saint Mary's-UCLA matchup on Sunday, a game that could finally deliver Cal Poly's first-ever Super Regional berth.
Ryan Tayman, reflecting on the team's effort, said the success was a product of collective at-bats and a simple mindset, while Head Coach Larry Lee emphasized staying focused and playing one pitch at a time.
Defensively, Dylan Kordic made a key back pick in the second inning that halted a potential rally by Saint Mary's, underscoring the team's all-around sharpness.