
Gonzaga Dominates 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Awards
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.
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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.

The 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will take place May 20‑23 at Scottsdale Stadium, featuring top seeds, broadcast coverage on ESPN+, and a championship game on ESPNU that will determine the NCAA Tournament berth.

Pepperdine's baseball team was shut out 10-0 by Santa Clara, with Max Bayles delivering a stellar performance. The loss impacts the Waves' postseason hopes as they aim to clinch a top seed.

Santa Clara University’s baseball team posted its sixth straight win, a 10-0 victory over Pepperdine that featured a walk‑off inside‑the‑park homer by Max Ross and 12 strikeouts from Max Bayles.

Santa Clara’s 10‑4 win at Schott Stadium showcased a home run from Max Ross and a strong pitching effort by Max Bayles, moving the Broncos to 24‑28 overall.

The Pepperdine Waves are poised to secure a first‑round bye in the West Coast Conference tournament as they face the Santa Clara Broncos in a pivotal series. With standout performances from pitchers Casey Euper and Max Bayles, and a hot lineup led by Joshua Woodworth and Kai Laxa, the outcome could reshape both teams' postseason hopes.