Cal Poly dropped the series finale to Long Beach State, losing 8-1, with sophomore left fielder Kiara Blanchard driving home the Mustangs' only run. The defeat pushed Cal Poly 1.5 games behind Long Beach State in the Big West standings, now two-and-a-half games back from leader Cal State Fullerton. Cal Poly has nine regular-season games left, including a crucial series against Cal State Fullerton on April 27-28.

By the Numbers
  • Cal Poly's record: 22-14, 12-5 in the Big West
  • Long Beach State's record: 19-25, 14-4 in the Big West
  • Cal State Fullerton's record: 15-3 in the Big West
Yes, But

Cal Poly missed multiple opportunities to score with seven runners stranded during the game.

State of Play
  • Cal Poly is now 1.5 games behind second-place Long Beach State and 2.5 games behind leader Cal State Fullerton in the Big West standings.
  • The upcoming three-game series against Cal State Fullerton will be crucial for Cal Poly's standing in the conference.
What's Next

Cal Poly will face Cal State Fullerton in a three-game series starting on April 27, looking to improve their position in the Big West standings.

Bottom Line

Cal Poly's loss to Long Beach State reinforces the importance of upcoming games, particularly the series against Cal State Fullerton, for their standing in the Big West conference.