The Santa Clara University baseball team dropped two games in Southern California, despite a strong offensive performance.

By the Numbers
  • Robert Hipwell had three doubles in his season debut.
  • Santa Clara tallied 14 runs on 17 hits across two games.
  • The Broncos fell 12-11 to USC and 12-3 to Sacramento State.
Yes, But

The Broncos' strong offensive performance was overshadowed by the opposing teams' slightly better offensive display.

State of Play
  • Santa Clara (18-18) held multiple leads over USC (19-20) during the game.
  • Hipwell and Manzo combined for four RBIs, five runs scored, and three extra-base hits.
  • Sacramento State (20-21) had a strong offensive showing against the Broncos.
What's Next

Santa Clara will return home for a four-game homestand starting next week, facing Stanford and Saint Mary's.

Bottom Line

Despite a solid offensive effort, the Santa Clara baseball team faced losses in Southern California, emphasizing the need to maintain momentum as they return home for upcoming games.