UC San Diego baseball defeated No. 12 UC Irvine, 15-4, in the series opener at Triton Ballpark, marking their fourth victory over a nationally ranked opponent in the Division I era.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego's Nick Costello had five hits, including two home runs, in the game.
  • Starter Anthony Eyanson pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run on two hits with six strikeouts.
  • UC San Diego recorded a total of 17 hits in the game.
Yes, But

UC San Diego has a historically lower winning record in the all-time series with UC Irvine.

State of Play
  • UC San Diego moved to 4-9 in the all-time series with UC Irvine and 4-7 in Division I.
  • The team's move to The Big West Conference in NCAA Division I marked a new era in 2020.
What's Next

UC San Diego will continue the series with No. 12 UC Irvine on Saturday at 1 p.m., with the game rescheduled due to possible inclement weather.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego's impressive victory over No. 12 UC Irvine showcases their potential in the Division I era, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the series.