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The Rainbow Warriors dropped the final game of their series against UC Santa Barbara but captured a road series win, highlighted by strong performances from reliever Van Froling and hitter Tate Shimao, before returning home for a new four-game stretch.
UCSB defeated Tarleton State 9-5, driven by strong performances from Rowan Kelly and Cole Kosciusko, and now faces Texas in a winner‑takes‑all showdown.
UCSB Baseball was outscored 11‑5 by Tarleton State in the Austin Regional opener, but the team’s resilience shines as they prepare for a pivotal elimination game against Holy Cross.
UC Santa Barbara clinched the 2026 Big West Baseball Championship with a 7-4 victory over Cal State Fullerton, fueled by an early six‑run burst and strong pitching from Jackson Flora.