The Cal State San Marcos baseball team secured a series victory over Cal State LA, winning 12-3 on Senior Day while honoring twelve seniors. Key performances came from Zech Samayoa, who hit a three-run homer to set a new single-season RBI record for CSUSM, and Stephen Espinoza, who contributed significantly with both bat and run production. CSUSM's pitching also shined, highlighted by Luke Higgins, who recorded a career-high eight strikeouts. This win places CSUSM in third place in the CCAA standings, advancing their season record to 29-14.

By the Numbers
  • CSUSM recorded 29 overall wins, the most since 2015.
  • Zech Samayoa broke the team鈥檚 single-season RBI record with 59 RBIs.
State of Play
  • CSUSM now holds sole possession of third place in the CCAA standings.
  • The Cougars are one game behind second-place Cal Poly Pomona and 1.5 games ahead of fourth-place Cal State San Bernardino.
What's Next

CSUSM will face Cal Poly Pomona in a critical series aiming to secure a CCAA Tournament berth for the third consecutive year, starting Thursday.

Bottom Line

The Cougars鈥� record victory on Senior Day underscores their growth this season, setting the stage for a significant final week as they aim for postseason play.