The Pacific baseball team heads into its series against San Francisco with momentum, winning five of its last six games. The Tigers sport a 15-23 record overall and 7-8 in conference play, coming off a sweep against Santa Clara. They face the Dons, who sit second in the division at 19-19 and 10-5 in the WCC. Pacific is aiming to secure a top-six spot for the WCC tournament, while their pitching staff, highlighted by Garret Plata's standout performance, has shown marked improvement.

By the Numbers
  • Pacific’s overall record: 15-23, WCC record: 7-8.
  • Garret Plata leads the conference with an earned run average of 1.71 and ranks in the top ten nationally.
  • Redshirt junior Carson Revay has seven saves, tied for second most in the WCC.
State of Play
  • Tigers swept Santa Clara, marking their first WCC series sweep of the season.
  • San Francisco lost two of three games at Portland and a midweek contest to California.
  • Pacific seeks their first road series victory against San Francisco since joining the WCC in 2014.
What's Next

The Tigers aim to build on their recent success with a series win against the Dons, which would be significant for their postseason aspirations. Ongoing player performances, particularly from Plata and Revay, will be critical in determining the series outcome.

Bottom Line

The Pacific baseball team stands at a pivotal point in the season; securing a road series win against San Francisco could greatly enhance their chances of reaching the WCC tournament. Keeping momentum and focusing on their strengths in pitching and offense will be essential.