No. 3 UC San Diego baseball achieved impressive victories over No. 1 UC Santa Barbara (7-0) and No. 2 Cal Poly (12-2), advancing to the Big West Championship game. Key players Nathan Ries and Austin Bowker pitched masterfully, allowing a combined total of just two runs across both games. The Tritons capitalized on offensive strengths, with nine players tallying hits and significant contributions from Alex Leopard and Addison Klepsch. This marks the Tritons' first shot at a Big West tournament title after surviving the elimination bracket.

By the Numbers
  • 19 total hits across both games by the Tritons.
  • Nathan Ries pitched a complete game shutout with 4 strikeouts against UCSB, allowing only 4 hits.
  • Bowker pitched 6.2 innings with 3 strikeouts, contributing to a win versus Cal Poly.
State of Play
  • The Tritons have a current record of 27-27.
  • UC San Diego鈥檚 pitching staff has a combined ERA of 1.06 in the Big West Championship.
What's Next

UC San Diego will face Cal Poly in the Big West Championship title game on Sunday at noon, aiming for their first championship win.

Bottom Line

The Tritons demonstrated both powerful pitching and a balanced offensive lineup, positioning themselves favorably for a potential championship victory against Cal Poly.