A Pitching Showcase at Stu Gordon Stadium
The Stanford baseball team entered the final regular‑season showdown against California with a 27‑25 record, hoping to cap a turbulent year with a statement win on the road.
A five‑man rotation took the mound, delivering a combined twelve strikeouts that kept the Cardinal in contention throughout the contest.
Nick Dugan paced the effort, scattering three shutout innings in his twelfth start of the season, while the rest of the staff complemented him with timely outs.
Offensively, Teddy Tokheim contributed a pair of doubles and an RBI, marking his third multi‑double game of the year, and Cort McDonald opened the scoring with a leadoff double.
Brock Sell added a team‑leading triple in the third inning, underscoring the Cardinal’s early offensive spark.
Despite leaving eight runners on base, California finally broke through with a two‑out, two‑RBI single in the seventh, securing a 2‑1 victory.
The loss left Stanford at 27‑25, but the team will meet California again on Tuesday, May 19, in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the ACC Championship, setting up a potential rematch.