Saint Mary’s Prepares for Crucial Elimination Clash with UCLA in Regional Final
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.
May 31, 2026
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Cal Poly Baseball Advances to Championship After Dominant 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.
May 31, 2026
Cal Poly Edges Virginia Tech 6-2 in Thrilling Baseball Showdown
Cal Poly's 6-2 victory over Virginia Tech was highlighted by Cam Hoiland's home run, Casey Murray Jr.'s four hits and stolen base, and Griffin Naess's winning pitching performance.
May 30, 2026
Cal Poly Advances in NCAA Los Angeles Regional After Dominant Win Over 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.
May 30, 2026
Cal Poly Takes Early Lead in Los Angeles NCAA Regional
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.
May 30, 2026
UC Santa Barbara Falls to Cal Poly, Sets Up Elimination Game with UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara lost 4-2 to Cal Poly in the Big West Championships, dropping them into the losers bracket. They now face UC San Diego in a must-win elimination game that could set up a rematch with Cal Poly and a possible championship on Sunday.
May 23, 2026
Cal Poly storms back to win Big West Baseball Championship
A clutch sixth‑through‑eighth inning rally, led by Cam Hoiland’s perfect game and Nick Bonn’s record‑tying save, propelled Cal Poly to a 4‑2 victory over UC Santa Barbara, setting up a showdown for an NCAA Regional berth.
May 23, 2026
Cal Poly Advances to Big West Championship After 4-2 Victory Over UC Santa Barbara
Cal Poly's 4-2 win over top-seeded UC Santa Barbara showcases a stellar pitching outing and a timely offensive surge, propelling the Mustangs into the championship game.
May 23, 2026
Cal Poly’s Naess Outduels Murdock in 1-0 Big West Showdown
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.
May 22, 2026
Cal Poly Edges UC San Diego 1-0 in Big West Championship Thriller
The second‑seeded Cal Poly Mustangs defeated the third‑seeded UC San Diego Tritons 1‑0 in a tightly contested championship game.
May 22, 2026
Cal Poly Baseball Dominates Big West Honors with Record 11 All-Conference Selections
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.
May 20, 2026
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara Share Big West Regular‑Season Crown
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara are co‑champions of the Big West after identical 22‑8 records, with the Mustangs preparing for a tournament clash against UC San Diego.
May 17, 2026
Cal Poly Triumphs Over Long Beach State in High‑Scoring Baggett Stadium Clash
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.
May 17, 2026
Cal Poly Opens Big West Baseball Series with 11-3 Victory Over Long Beach State
Cal Poly defeated Long Beach State 11‑3 in the opener of a Big West baseball series, highlighted by Tayman’s 16th home run and Naess’s solid pitching.
May 15, 2026
Cal Poly Baseball Hits 30 Wins, Eyes Big West Crown
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.
May 14, 2026
Cal Poly Completes Sweep of Fresno State with Late Inning Surge
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.
May 13, 2026