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UCSB’s baseball legacy is under strain as the program grapples with a $60‑$70 million stadium renovation, scholarship expenses and the impact of NIL payouts on player retention.
Royal High pitcher Dusty Dunwoody posted a 0.22 ERA and 115 strikeouts, earning Player of the Year honors while deciding between college and the draft.
A three‑hit shutout by Daniel Puebla powered Rio Mesa to a 6‑0 victory over Hesperia, while Andrew Garcia’s three‑run triple and Rob Rodriguez’s clutch hitting added momentum heading into the next round.