
Tritons Fall Short in Big West Championship Final
Despite a dominant pitching stretch and three straight wins from the losers’ bracket, the UC San Diego baseball team saw its championship hopes evaporate in a 4‑3 defeat.
May 26, 2026
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Despite a dominant pitching stretch and three straight wins from the losers’ bracket, the UC San Diego baseball team saw its championship hopes evaporate in a 4‑3 defeat.

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.

UC San Diego survived a roller‑coaster 10‑9 victory over Cal State Fullerton, rallying in the tenth inning to secure a spot in the conference championship.