The Pacific baseball team is set for a crucial three-game series against Pepperdine in Malibu, starting Friday at 3 p.m. The Tigers enter with a 10-21 overall record and 2-7 in the West Coast Conference, while the Waves are 10-22 and 5-4 in the conference. Junior Levi Sotomayor is leading with a .550 batting average over the last nine conference games, while graduate student Brendan O'Sullivan boasts 10 RBIs during WCC play. The Tigers seek their first road series win in Malibu since 2014, looking to improve their performance on the Southern California coast.

By the Numbers
  • Levi Sotomayor is hitting .550 in nine conference games.
  • Brendan O'Sullivan has 10 RBIs in WCC play, ranking third in the conference.
  • Garret Plata has a 1.78 earned run average, second in the WCC.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine has won series against Saint Mary's and San Diego but lost two out of three to Gonzaga last week.
  • The Waves are currently 6-9 at home, tying their home win total from last season.
  • The historical match-up between Pacific and Pepperdine stands at 14-18 since 2014.
What's Next

As both teams vie for improved standings, expect Pacific to leverage their top hitters and pitching staff against a Pepperdine squad looking to regain momentum. The outcomes of this series could impact their respective positions in the conference as they head deeper into the season.

Bottom Line

This series is pivotal for Pacific, not only to boost their standing in the conference but also to secure their first road series victory in Malibu in nearly a decade. Success against Pepperdine could signal a turning point for the Tigers in an otherwise challenging season.