Steele Murdock of UC San Diego has been named Big West Pitcher of the Week following a record-breaking performance against UC Santa Barbara. He set a new single-game record for the Tritons with 17 strikeouts over 8 innings, surpassing the previous record of 13. Murdock's accomplishment marks the first weekly award for him and the second for the Tritons this season.

By the Numbers
  • Murdock struck out 17 batters, breaking the Tritons' single-game record.
  • He allowed only one run and four base runners while throwing 76 strikes out of 106 pitches.
Yes, But

Despite Murdock's exceptional outing, the Tritons' success hinges on maintaining this performance level across the remainder of the season, especially against tougher opponents.

State of Play
  • The Tritons are 2-0 in Big West weekly honors this season, with J.C. Allen previously receiving recognition.
  • A challenging game against San Diego State awaits, followed by a weekend series versus Cal Poly.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Murdock's continued performance will be critical as the Tritons compete to climb the Big West standings. The spotlight will be on him during the upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Murdock's record-setting performance underscores his potential as a key player for the Tritons, which could be vital to their success in the competitive Big West Conference.