On a bright Saturday afternoon in May 2026, the Cal Poly Mustangs stepped onto the diamond at Baggett Stadium to face the Long Beach State Dirtbags. The atmosphere was electric, and the Mustangs came out swinging.
The game ended in a decisive 11‑3 victory for Cal Poly, a result that underscored the team’s offensive depth and pitching reliability.
A barrage of extra‑base hits
Ryan and Tayman launched solo homers, while Stewart and Conner added their own long balls to the tally. The Mustangs also manufactured runs with timely singles, a sacrifice fly, and a series of RBI groundouts that kept the scoreboard ticking.
On the mound, Griffin earned the win after a solid outing, while Kahalekai took the loss for Long Beach State despite a valiant effort.
Key contributions came from a host of players: Chandler’s single up the middle plated a run, and Smaka’s RBI single sparked a rally. Later, Castellon’s clutch single through the right side brought in another run, and Vachini’s double down the left‑field line added two more.
The Mustangs’ defense also chipped in, with MurrayJr’s fielder’s choice setting up a run, and Kordic’s walk forcing a wild pitch that brought home a run. In the later innings, Lina’s solo homer and Stewart’s second homer capped the scoring spree.
Closing the game
The final innings saw the Mustangs seal the win with a series of aggressive base‑running moves, including a sacrifice bunt that brought home a run and a double that drove in the last tally. The 11‑3 final score reflected a dominant performance from start to finish.