Gonzaga Baseball extends its winning streak to six games with an 11-3 victory over Portland, boasting impressive hitting with 12 hits. Bo Shinkle led the charge, going 3 for 4 with three runs scored and two RBIs, including a home run. Starting pitcher Karsten Sweum excelled, striking out a career-high 11 batters while allowing three runs in 6.1 innings. The Zags are currently tied for first place in the WCC, having scored 23 runs in just 16 innings versus Portland and dominating their opponents in hitting over the last month.

By the Numbers
  • Gonzaga has scored over five runs in 18 of the last 22 games.
  • Shinkle hit his first home run of the year, leading to four runs scored in the second inning.
State of Play
  • The Zags are on a 15-3 streak and have secured series wins in their last five weekend series.
  • They are tied for first in the WCC standings, having out-hit their opponents in 21 of the last 25 games.
What's Next

The final game of the series against Portland is set for Sunday at 1 PM, where Gonzaga aims to complete a series sweep and solidify their position at the top of the WCC.

Bottom Line

Gonzaga's current trajectory illustrates a dominant offense and reliable pitching, positioning them as serious contenders for the WCC title this season.