UC Irvine baseball mounted a thrilling comeback against No. 21 UC Santa Barbara, winning 9-4 to complete a weekend sweep. Despite being in a tough position with UCSB's starter Calvin Proskey restricting them to no hits for five innings, the Anteaters broke out in the sixth with a seven-run inning. Stellar performances from pitchers Ricky Ojeda and Max Martin helped secure the victory, as UCI improved to 8-1 in Big West play, positioning themselves strongly for the season ahead.

By the Numbers
  • UCI scored seven runs in the sixth inning.
  • Ricky Ojeda improved to 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA and 34 strikeouts this season.
State of Play
  • UCI achieved an impressive 8-1 start in Big West play after the sweep.
  • Overall season record for UCI stands at 17-5.
What's Next

UCI is set to face USC on February 25 as part of their ongoing eight-game road trip, before returning home for a series against UC Riverside starting on March 28.

Bottom Line

With their resilient performance and strong pitching, UCI has established itself as a significant contender in the Big West conference. Their ability to handle pressure situations and a potent offense could spell trouble for future opponents.