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The fourth‑seeded Pepperdine Waves will open the West Coast Conference Tournament against fifth‑seeded Saint Mary's, featuring key players and a rich baseball tradition.
Pepperdine’s baseball program earned seven West Coast Conference awards, with standout performances from Scavone, Euper, Laxa, Patterson, Wechsberg, Woodworth and Dell'Amico, setting the stage for a promising tournament run.
Gonzaga claimed four of five major individual awards and placed five players on the all-conference first team, highlighted by Mikey Bell’s second straight Player of the Year honor.
The 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will take place May 20‑23 at Scottsdale Stadium, featuring top seeds, broadcast coverage on ESPN+, and a championship game on ESPNU that will determine the NCAA Tournament berth.
Santa Clara University’s baseball team clinched a tournament berth by sweeping Pepperdine, extending its winning streak to eight games and setting up a much‑anticipated clash with San Francisco.
Santa Clara University’s baseball team rolled past Pepperdine 9‑2, delivering 13 hits and a quality start from Jace Gillmore. The victory marks the program’s longest winning streak since 2023 and puts the Broncos on the cusp of a tournament berth.
The Pepperdine Waves are poised to secure a first‑round bye in the West Coast Conference tournament as they face the Santa Clara Broncos in a pivotal series. With standout performances from pitchers Casey Euper and Max Bayles, and a hot lineup led by Joshua Woodworth and Kai Laxa, the outcome could reshape both teams' postseason hopes.