
Tritons Fall Short in Big West Championship Final
Despite a dominant pitching stretch and three straight wins from the losers’ bracket, the UC San Diego baseball team saw its championship hopes evaporate in a 4‑3 defeat.
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Despite a dominant pitching stretch and three straight wins from the losers’ bracket, the UC San Diego baseball team saw its championship hopes evaporate in a 4‑3 defeat.

A 12‑2 win by UC San Diego over Cal Poly in the Big West Baseball Championship set the stage for a high‑stakes rematch on Sunday, where the Mustangs aim to secure their ninth conference championship.

Cal Poly’s offense exploded in the middle innings, with Gavin Spiridonoff’s solo homer and RBIs from Anthony Potestio and Gabe Camacho, while Austin Bowker earned the win and Josh Volmerding took the loss.

The Tritons delivered a commanding performance in Irvine, combining stellar arms with a timely rally to claim their inaugural Division I postseason triumph and set up a pivotal matchup.

The Tritons combined strong pitching with a late offensive burst to capture the conference title.

UC San Diego survived a roller‑coaster 10‑9 victory over Cal State Fullerton, rallying in the tenth inning to secure a spot in the conference championship.