Gonzaga Baseball extended their winning streak to ten games with a 6-5 victory over Saint Mary's, completing a second consecutive WCC series sweep. The Zags displayed outstanding defense, limiting the Gaels to just one scoring inning, while the bullpen held Saint Mary's scoreless in the final six frames. Joe Thornton earned the win by pitching 3.1 scoreless innings, striking out five batters. Gonzaga now leads the WCC with a record of 12-3 and has won 19 of their last 22 games. Noah Meffert's early home run and Hudson Shupe's key double fueled Gonzaga's offensive efforts.

By the Numbers
  • Gonzaga has won their last 10 games, the second longest active win streak in Division 1 baseball.
  • Joe Thornton struck out five batters in 3.1 innings of hitless relief.
State of Play
  • Gonzaga leads the WCC standings with a 12-3 conference record.
  • The team has secured six consecutive weekend series victories.
What's Next

Gonzaga Baseball will continue their road stretch with a midweek game against Washington State, set for 6 PM on Tuesday.

Bottom Line

Gonzaga's recent performances, highlighted by robust pitching and timely hitting, position the team as a formidable contender in the WCC and beyond, emphasizing their potential as they head into the crucial midweek matchup.