UC Davis suffered a 7-2 defeat against Hawai'i, marking their first loss in Big West play. Despite Braydon Wooldridge's two-run home run, Hawai'i took control early with a three-run first inning, propelled by pitcher Itsuki Takemoto's strong performance. The Aggies' relief pitcher Mason Lerma kept the team competitive late in the game, but Hawai'i's offensive surge clinched the win.

By the Numbers
  • Braydon Wooldridge recorded a two-run homer, bringing his season total to two.
  • Hawai'i's Jared Quandt had three RBIs, including a three-run triple in the first inning.
  • Itsuki Takemoto pitched 7.0 innings with 4 hits allowed and 7 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • UC Davis holds a record of 11-8 (3-1), while Hawai'i improves to 15-5 (4-3).
  • Hawai'i’s offense excelled, hitting 6-for-14 with runners on base.
  • UC Davis' bullpen did not allow a hit in the final 2.2 innings of play.
What's Next

The Aggies aim to rebound in their next game on March 23 against Hawai'i, with Tyler Wood scheduled to start. The team will look to adjust their offense to overcome the Rainbow Warriors’ pitching and secure a win.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong pitching effort from the UC Davis bullpen, the early offensive explosion from Hawai'i dictated the outcome. The Aggies need to build on Wooldridge's hitting streak and improve their offensive consistency moving forward to maintain competitiveness in the Big West conference.