The Sacramento State baseball team is in the final stretch of its regular season, sitting on the cusp of sharing the Western Athletic Conference title. The Hornets will welcome Tarleton State for a decisive three‑game series, with games slated for 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and a 1 p.m. start on Saturday.
Series schedule and stakes
The matchup carries more than bragging rights; a win could shift the Hornets’ positioning for the upcoming WAC Tournament. Tarleton State currently leads the conference, while Sacramento State aims to climb the standings and secure a favorable seed.
Key performances have been surfacing. Erick Dessens is riding an eight‑game hitting streak, and Ethan Lay has logged eight quality starts this season. The team’s recent form includes homering in nine of its last 12 contests, scoring first in 21 of 24 wins, and battling through 14 one‑run games.
Coach Reggie Christiansen and the rest of the roster are focused on maintaining momentum. With players like Rayner Heinrich, Luis Pimentel‑Guerrero, Jakob Poturnak, Brett Ott, Sam Harry, Cameron Sewell, Jason Beeman and Tyler White contributing throughout the lineup, the Hornets hope to translate their recent successes into a championship‑clinching series.