The Trailblazers are set for a six-game road swing in Southern California, beginning with a three-game series against the conference-leading California Baptist Lancers. They are looking to build momentum from their recent series victory over Southern Utah, where they took two of three games. After playing California Baptist, they will face San Diego and conclude the trip with a doubleheader against CSU Bakersfield. With a record of 13-21 (3-3 WAC), the Trailblazers aim to improve their standing ahead of the upcoming matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Current record: Utah Tech (13-21), California Baptist (28-12)
  • WAC standings: Utah Tech (3-3), California Baptist (5-1)
  • Kennedy Embrey's batting average: .700 during the last series
  • California Baptist leads the WAC in multiple categories including ERA (3.02) and stolen bases (61).
State of Play
  • Trailblazers are currently third in WAC for batting average (.304) and on-base percentage (.373).
  • California Baptist has won four consecutive games and stands atop the WAC.
  • The Trailblazers are looking to recover from previous losses against California Baptist.
  • Upcoming opponents include San Diego (14-18) and CSU Bakersfield (6-27).
What's Next

Following their road trip, the Trailblazers have a break before facing BYU on April 14. This match is crucial as they seek to regain their winning momentum. Continued strong performances could shift their season dynamics, especially against challenging teams.

Bottom Line

The Trailblazers must capitalize on their recent success and play with consistency during this road swing to enhance their postseason prospects. Strong performances, particularly from players like Embrey, will be key to navigating tough WAC matchups ahead.