A decisive victory in Los Angeles
Cal Poly’s baseball squad delivered a commanding 14‑1 victory over St. Mary’s on Tuesday, a performance that not only secured a spot in the Los Angeles Regional Final but also kept the Mustangs unbeaten in the tournament.
The offense erupted early, with Ryan Tayman’s 17th home run of the season tying the game in the second inning, and the team added six runs in the fourth before pulling away with five more in the sixth.
Pitching and veteran presence
Carson Turnquist anchored the mound, logging six innings and striking out seven batters while allowing just one run. His effort was complemented by a steadying clubhouse presence from veterans Cam Hoiland, Griffin Naess, Dylan Kordic and Casey Murray Jr., who helped keep the opposition’s hitters in check.
Head Coach Larry Lee said the team’s mental shift — moving away from past mistakes and focusing on disciplined at‑bats — has been key to the offensive surge.
With the win, Cal Poly now awaits the winner of the UCLA versus St. Mary’s elimination game, scheduled for Sunday night. A victory in that matchup would send the Mustangs to the super‑regional round for the first time in program history.