The UC Riverside Highlanders concluded their weekend series against UC Santa Barbara with a doubleheader, suffering two losses. In the first game, the Highlanders fell 14-4, despite a strong third-inning rally where they scored three runs. The second game ended in an 11-1 defeat, marking a sweep for UC Santa Barbara. Highlanders' Jackie Alday stood out with three RBIs and a home run across both games. The team now faces Cal Poly in their next series on March 28th.

By the Numbers
  • Highlanders scored a total of 5 runs in the doubleheader against the Gauchos.
  • UC Riverside had 9 hits in the first game and 2 in the second.
State of Play
  • UC Riverside is currently 3-21 after the doubleheader losses.
  • Next up for the Highlanders is a two-game series against Cal Poly on March 28th.
What's Next

The Highlanders need to regroup before facing Cal Poly, aiming to improve their performance and break their losing streak in upcoming games.

Bottom Line

With continued struggles affecting their record, the Highlanders must focus on capitalizing on scoring opportunities and tightening their defense to turn their season around.