Utah Valley baseball kicks off Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play with a three-game series against Sacramento State, starting Friday. This is part of a five-game stretch over five days, including two games against Air Force next week. The Wolverines aim to build on their recent series win over Cal State Bakersfield, despite a midweek loss to BYU. They face a Sacramento State team that features standout player Erick Dessens but is currently struggling overall. The series will be broadcasted on ESPN+ with live stats available online.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Valley's Chipper Beck went 7 for 15 with three doubles, four RBIs last weekend.
  • Sacramento State's Erick Dessens leads his team with a .353 average, nine home runs, and 44 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Utah Valley is starting WAC play as the last team in the country to do so.
  • Sacramento State has lost its last series and has a 13-21 overall record.
What's Next

After the series with Sacramento State, Utah Valley will face Air Force for two games, followed by a home series against Utah Tech. The team will look to maintain momentum leading into these matchups.

Bottom Line

As Utah Valley begins its conference play, strong performances from its key players like Chipper Beck will be crucial. Success in the upcoming games will be vital for championship aspirations in the WAC tournament.