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The WBCA announced its 2026 all-state selections, naming divisional players of the year, first, second and third teams, and celebrating academic excellence among high school baseball players.
UCLA’s historic 52‑win campaign concluded with a heartbreaking 10‑inning defeat to Saint Mary’s, highlighted by key hits from Dean West, Ian Armstrong and a walk‑off RBI single by Makoa Sniffen.
UCLA, the No. 1 overall seed, fell twice to Saint Mary's in the regionals, with a walk‑off hit sealing the elimination and highlighting a recurring pattern for top seeds.
The Bruins' dominant campaign concluded with a tenth‑inning walk‑off, ending a streak of series unbeaten runs and prompting a respectful handshake between coaches.
Saint Mary's will meet UCLA in a winner‑take‑all game after a 14‑1 loss to Cal Poly, with the victor advancing to face the Mustangs in the regional final.
Cal Poly's offense exploded with six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the sixth, powered by home runs from Ryan Tayman and Cam Hoiland, while Carson Turnquist delivered a strong pitching outing. Meanwhile, UCLA rallied in the ninth to eliminate Virginia Tech, keeping the regional finals alive.
The No. 1 overall seed UCLA was upset by Saint Mary's in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, forcing the Bruins into an elimination game against Virginia Tech.
Cal Poly defeated Virginia Tech 6-2 in the Los Angeles Regional, with Griffin Naess delivering a seven-inning performance and Casey Murray Jr. and Dante Vachini driving the offense. The Mustangs now face Saint Mary's after the Gaels upset UCLA.
On May 29, 2026, the Bruins edged Saint Mary's 3-2 in a tightly contested game at Jackie Robinson Stadium, highlighted by Jacob Johnson’s two home runs and Cam Staton’s four‑win performance.
The top‑seeded UCLA Bruins were upset by Saint Mary’s, with Jacob Johnson’s two solo home runs exposing a brittle offense and the suspension of key player Will Gasparino.
Cal Poly opened the Los Angeles NCAA Regional with a strong offensive display, led by Jake Downing and Gavin Spiridonoff, while starting pitchers Griffin Naess and Logan Eisenreich gear up for a pivotal duel.
Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer forced a win for Saint Mary’s, leaving UCLA to regroup against Virginia Tech or Cal Poly in a Saturday elimination game.
UCLA’s top seed fell to Saint Mary’s, with Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer ending Easton Hawk’s unbeaten streak and forcing a Saturday elimination game.
Jacob Johnson’s ninth‑inning homer lifts Saint Mary’s to a 3‑2 upset over top‑seeded UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional opener
UCLA’s flawless 48‑12 record in its second year of Big Ten play underscores a dominant campaign, highlighted by a 2‑run, six‑hit effort against Saint Mary’s in a Friday afternoon showdown.
UCLA entered the NCAA Regionals as the nation’s top seed but was upset by St. Mary's in a 3‑2 thriller. Injuries and a poor offensive night added to the Bruins' woes, and they now face a must‑win game on Saturday.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams. UCLA, Virginia Tech, Cal Poly and Saint Mary’s headline a preview that highlights key players, injury concerns and pitching dynamics across the nation.
On May 20, 2026, Saint Mary's California defeated Pepperdine 9-2 at Scottsdale Stadium, with a blend of timely hitting and solid pitching that left the Waves with a 21-33 season record.
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.
With the regular season nearing its end, Germantown, Pewaukee, Muskego and West Bend West hold the top four spots while Franklin climbs to fifth. Kenosha Indian Trail earned team of the week honors after a three‑game sweep, and several players delivered standout performances ahead of a packed schedule of matchups.