The California baseball team completed a sweep over No. 5 Oregon State by winning 4-3, with Seth Gwynn delivering a crucial 2-run home run in the fourth inning at Stu Gordon Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • Cal (24-14, 11-10 Pac-12) secured its first sweep over a top-5 team since 2016.
  • The Bears have now swept three Pac-12 series in 2024, the most since 2017.
  • Cal finished the game with a season-high 16 strikeouts, with pitcher Trey Newmann contributing 8 of them.
  • Gwynn went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs, including the game-winning RBI via a bases-loaded walk.
State of Play
  • Cal secured its ninth comeback win of the season, displaying late-inning heroics.
  • The Bears' starting pitcher, Tom Mayer, struck out a career-high 8 batters in four innings.
  • Newmann, who relieved Mayer, allowed only one hit and one walk in his five-inning appearance.
  • Oregon State's Macias was the standout performer for the Beavers, driving in all three runs with two home runs.
What's Next

Cal will aim to extend its winning streak to nine games in a matchup against Pacific on Tuesday in Stockton, with the game streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

California's baseball team showcased resilience and dominant pitching to secure a sweep over a top-ranked opponent, setting the stage for a potential extended winning streak as they face Pacific next.