Garret Plata led the Pacific Tigers to a decisive 7-1 victory over Santa Clara, securing a series sweep in West Coast Conference play. The redshirt junior pitcher threw six scoreless innings, marking the Tigers’ first sweep of the conference season under coach Reed Peters. With Plata's performance, which included six strikeouts and just two hits allowed, Pacific improved to 15-23 overall and 7-8 in the WCC. Offensively, junior Braeden Schnabel starred with four hits, while Robert Orr added three RBIs to bolster the Tigers’ scoring. This marks the first conference sweep for Pacific since 2022 against Saint Mary's.

By the Numbers
  • Plata achieved 6.0 innings pitched with 6 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.71, leading the WCC.
  • Schnabel recorded three doubles, the most by a Tiger in a single game since April 2025.
  • Orr raised his batting average to .308 with three RBIs on the day.
State of Play
  • Pacific's pitching trio combined for 18 innings, yielding just four earned runs during the Santa Clara sweep.
  • Plata's performance marks his third consecutive quality start, solidifying his role as a key team asset.
What's Next

The Tigers will look to maintain their momentum in an upcoming midweek game against San Jose State, scheduled for 6 p.m. at Klein Family Field.

Bottom Line

Pacific’s recent sweep demonstrates a significant boost in performance, with standout pitching and a balanced offensive showing. The Tigers are positioned for continued success if they sustain this level of play.