On May 15, 2026, Baylor erupted for a 10‑3 victory over Utah in a baseball showdown at Charlie Monfort Field, part of the America First Ballpark complex.
The Bears opened the scoring in the first inning when Sanders launched a towering homer to center and Travis followed with a blast of his own, setting a quick tone.
Midway through the game, Riebock and Pearson each doubled to shallow left, moving runners into scoring position, while later in the fifth inning Riebock added another homer to right, extending the lead.
The sixth inning saw Johnson deliver a decisive homer to right, capping a six‑run burst that put Baylor comfortably ahead.
Key Defensive Plays
Baylor’s defense turned two double plays, including a grounder by Gurney in the fourth and a Buchanan grounder in the seventh, stifling Utah’s rallies.
In the eighth inning, Janusek singled, and both Clements and Flaharty added singles to keep the pressure on, though Utah’s offense could not capitalize.
On the mound, Wallace earned the win for Baylor, while Payton Riske took the loss after a tough outing for Utah.