The Santa Clara University baseball team battled to the end at Gonzaga, leading early but ultimately falling short in a 3-2 loss in a West Coast Conference game.

By the Numbers
  • Santa Clara lost its first game with no stolen bases since February 16.
  • Michael O'Hara has recorded back-to-back multi-hit games in the series, hitting .571 (4 for 7) with two doubles.
State of Play
  • Santa Clara (15-13, 3-5 WCC) battled against Gonzaga (9-18, 6-2 WCC) in a close game that ended with the Bulldogs securing a 3-2 victory.
  • The Broncos showcased a strong performance with starting pitcher Cade Pilchard tallying seven strikeouts over five innings.
  • Gonzaga's relief pitchers, Payton Graham, Daniel Sotelo, and Erik Hoffberg, played crucial roles in securing the win for the Bulldogs.
What's Next

The series between Santa Clara and Gonzaga concludes on Sunday with the final game scheduled for noon, available for live coverage on SantaClaraBroncos.com.

Bottom Line

The Santa Clara baseball team put up a tough fight but fell short in a close battle against Gonzaga, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on key opportunities in competitive conference play.