
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.

The Tritons are set to open the Big West Championship against Cal Poly, aiming to capture the conference title and secure an automatic NCAA Regional spot.

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.

UC San Diego, the No. 3 seed in the Big West baseball championship, aims to translate an 18‑12 conference record and the firepower of J.C. Allen and Gabe Camacho into its first Division‑I postseason appearance and an automatic NCAA bid.

The 2026 Big West Baseball Championship will take place at UC Irvine’s Cicerone Field, featuring a play‑in game, double‑elimination rounds, and an automatic NCAA Division I bid on the line.