Pepperdine baseball (10-22, 5-4 WCC) lost to CSUN (18-13, 8-7 Big West) 4-2 in a closely contested matchup. Despite starting pitcher Jackson Pace's strong three-inning no-hit performance, the Waves couldn鈥檛 capitalize on offensive opportunities, as highlighted by Head Coach Tyler LaTorre. The game was tied late when crucial home runs from CSUN鈥檚 Matthew Pena shifted momentum, leading to Pepperdine's fifth loss in the last six games. The Waves are set to return home for a three-game series against Pacific this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Both teams recorded 7 hits, with all Pepperdine hits coming from different players.
  • CSUN capitalized with 2 home runs, contributing to their final score of 4.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine's bullpen performed well, especially in the initial innings, allowing only 4 total runs.
  • The Waves will face Pacific on their home ground in the upcoming weekend series.
What's Next

The Waves aim to improve their hitting in clutch situations as they prepare to face Pacific, seeking to regain momentum in their conference play.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine must leverage their pitching success and enhance offensive execution to turn recent losses into wins ahead of crucial WCC matchups.