
Bourne Braves Suffer 5-2 Loss to Harwich, Tied for West Lead
The Bourne Braves fell 5-2 to Harwich, a game that saw early momentum slip and a late rally fall short, leaving them tied for first in the West Division.
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The Bourne Braves fell 5-2 to Harwich, a game that saw early momentum slip and a late rally fall short, leaving them tied for first in the West Division.

A rain‑laden night at Whitehouse Field saw the Harwich Mariners defeat the Bourne Braves 6‑3, highlighted by Jakob Schulz's six‑inning performance and a timely save by Christian Rodriguez.

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.

Harvard-Westlake's James Tronstein is named baseball player of the year, while JSerra's Liliana Escobar earns softball player of the year honors. Coaches Gus Rico and Matt Mowry are recognized for guiding the Patriots to a historic league title, and emerging athletes secure scholarships and new leadership roles across the region.

Cal Poly's 2026 baseball campaign delivered a Big West co‑championship, a conference tournament title and the program's first NCAA Division I regional crown, only to see a dominant West Virginia squad end the run with a 17‑1 victory in the Super Regional final.

West Virginia University and Cal Poly are set to meet in a three‑game super regional beginning June 5, with the winner heading to Omaha for the College World Series. Both programs are making their inaugural appearances, promising a competitive series broadcast on ESPN2.

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.

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.

The Mustangs routed Saint Mary's 14-0, highlighted by Ryan Tayman's program-record 17th homer and a collective offensive onslaught that left the opposition scrambling.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The second‑seeded Cal Poly Mustangs defeated the third‑seeded UC San Diego Tritons 1‑0 in a tightly contested championship game.

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.

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 8‑3 victory over Long Beach State on May 16 featured a flurry of early homers, clutch RBI singles and a deep pitching duel.

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 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.

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