Baseball Puts Together Late Push at Cal Poly. The Santa Clara University baseball team made a late push scoring two runs in the ninth inning, but Cal Poly ultimately secured a 9-3 non-conference win, halting the Broncos' recent dominance in the series.

By the Numbers
  • Nine different Santa Clara freshmen played in the game.
  • Santa Clara left 13 runners on base, going 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.
State of Play
  • Santa Clara (18-16) caused trouble on the base paths with runners on base in seven innings.
  • Cal Poly used three home runs, including a first-inning solo shot, to secure the victory.
  • Freshmen players contributed significantly to the Broncos' performance.
What's Next

Santa Clara will travel for two games in one day, facing Southern California and Sacramento State on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite a late surge, Santa Clara's efforts fell short as Cal Poly clinched a 9-3 win, snapping the Broncos' series domination, with freshmen players making a notable impact on the game.