Grand Canyon University’s baseball squad delivered a 12‑7 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Thursday, a win that keeps their slender postseason hopes alive heading into the final day of the regular season.
Reliever Garrett Ahern turned the tide, tossing six scoreless innings out of the bullpen and preserving a lead that had been tenuous after an early offensive surge.
A Reliever’s Masterclass
The offense answered the call in a big way, with Trevor Schmidt launching a three‑run homer in the sixth that swung the game to a 9‑7 advantage; Schmidt finished the night 3‑for‑5 with four RBIs and two runs scored.
Tanner Johns and Vince Bianchina added solo homers in the eighth and ninth innings respectively, underscoring a lineup that produced runs in seven of nine frames and finished with 13 hits and 12 RBIs.
Leadoff man Mito Perez went 3‑for‑5, walked, scored twice and drove in an RBI, providing the spark that ignited the early rally.
GCU’s offense has now outhit its opponent in five straight games, a streak that reflects a disciplined approach at the plate and a knack for capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
The defense, which had been shaky in Thursday’s series opener, closed the game error‑free, allowing the pitching staff to operate without the burden of unearned runs.
The Road to the Championship
To reach the Mountain West Championship, the Lopes must win their final regular‑season contest and hope that both San José State and UNLV stumble, a scenario that would reshape the conference tournament picture.
Even with the narrow path, the team remains focused, knowing that a single win could transform their season narrative and deliver the program’s first championship appearance in years.