The Santa Clara University baseball team secured a 4-2 victory over LMU, clinching the series with strong pitching and offense. The Broncos showcased their prowess by hitting three home runs, while the defense remained flawless, marking their 14th errorless game this season. Key highlights included effective defensive plays that thwarted LMU's scoring opportunities and standout pitching performances from Jackson Cook and Josh Johnson, who notched vital innings without conceding runs.

By the Numbers
  • Jackson Cook allowed only one run in three innings, lowering his ERA for the season significantly.
  • Josh Johnson has not allowed an earned run in 11 1/3 innings, maintaining a 5 1/3 scoreless innings streak.
  • Ben Cleary extended his reached base streak to 24 games with an RBI single.
State of Play
  • Santa Clara's record improves to 11-14 overall and 2-3 in the West Coast Conference.
  • LMU falls to 8-22 overall and is still winless in conference play at 0-5.
What's Next

The Broncos will play the series finale against LMU on Sunday, aiming to secure a clean series sweep. Fans are encouraged to attend, with tickets available on the team's website.

Bottom Line

Santa Clara's combination of strong pitching, effective hitting, and flawless defense positions them well moving forward, making them a formidable opponent in upcoming games.