
Cal Poly Baseball’s Breakthrough Super Regional Run
The Mustangs' first Super Regional appearance reflects a season of resilience, key performances, and a program poised for future growth.
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The Mustangs' first Super Regional appearance reflects a season of resilience, key performances, and a program poised for future growth.

The Mustangs finished two wins shy of the NCAA Division I Men's College World Series after capturing regular‑season and tournament titles, setting multiple school records and showcasing standout performances from players such as Ryan Tayman and Nick Bonn.

Cal Poly's 2026 baseball campaign delivered a Big West co‑championship, a conference tournament title and the program's first NCAA Division I regional crown, only to see a dominant West Virginia squad end the run with a 17‑1 victory in the Super Regional final.

West Virginia’s 14-hit attack overwhelmed Cal Poly, 12-2, in the first game of the best‑of‑three Super Regional, with a potential Game 2 slated for June 6.
Cal Poly’s 14‑1 win over St. Mary’s kept the team unbeaten in the regional, highlighted by Tayman’s 17th home run and a six‑run fourth inning.

The Mustangs routed Saint Mary's 14-0, highlighted by Ryan Tayman's program-record 17th homer and a collective offensive onslaught that left the opposition scrambling.

Cal Poly’s baseball program has integrated KinaTrax, a $500,000 motion‑tracking system, to refine pitching and hitting mechanics, becoming the first West Coast college to do so with support from Major League Baseball and a donor network.

The Mustangs rallied after a Saturday blowout to defeat the No. 3‑seeded Tritons 4‑3, with Kordic’s three‑run homer and Pettey’s strong start paving the way for the ninth Big West crown and the program’s first consecutive titles since 1993‑94.

Griffin Naess and Steele Murdock delivered a masterful duel, with Naess securing a 1-0 victory over UC San Diego, while the Cal Poly squad prepares for a showdown against UC Santa Barbara.

The Mustangs earned a conference‑best 11 All‑Big West selections, highlighted by Larry Lee’s second Coach of the Year honor and standout performances from Ryan Tayman, Alejandro Garza and Nate Castellon.

Cal Poly finished the regular season as Big West co‑champions, sweeping Long Beach State and honoring six seniors, while preparing for a No. 2 seed in the tournament and a first‑round clash with UCSD.

Cal Poly’s 8‑3 victory over Long Beach State on May 16 featured a flurry of early homers, clutch RBI singles and a deep pitching duel.

Cal Poly’s 6‑2 victory over Long Beach State highlighted by a three‑hitter from Carson Turnquist and solid relief from Chris Downs, keeping the team in a tie for first place in the Big West.

Cal Poly’s offense, led by Ryan Tayman and Alejandro Garza, faces Long Beach State in a series that could determine the conference champion and the NCAA tournament seed

Cal Poly’s baseball squad celebrated its 30th victory of the season, extending a three‑year streak and putting the Mustangs in a tight race for the Big West title.

The Mustangs rallied in the eighth and ninth innings, tallying five and three runs respectively, to finish a three-game sweep and improve to 30-21.