
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.

West Virginia University and Cal Poly will meet in a best‑of‑three super regional starting June 5, with ESPN2 broadcasting the action. Key players like Armani Guzman and Carson Turnquist headline a matchup defined by small‑ball tactics and historic firsts.

The Cal Poly Mustangs secured their inaugural NCAA Super Regional spot after a decisive 5-2 victory over Saint Mary's, highlighted by record-breaking performances from Josh Volmerding, Ryan Tayman and others.

On May 31, 2026, Cal Poly defeated Saint Mary's 5-2, extending a streak that also includes wins over Long Beach State, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and Virginia Tech. The game showcased powerful hitting and solid pitching.

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.

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.

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