The Pacific Tigers baseball team kicks off their final eight-game homestand on Tuesday, facing Cal State Bakersfield at 6 p.m. This matchup comes after the Tigers (17-24, 9-9 WCC) suffered an 8-1 loss to the Roadrunners (19-25, 9-12 Big West) earlier this month. Notable players include junior Braeden Schnabel, who is on a six-game hitting streak, and senior Grant MacArthur, who recently homered in consecutive games. The Tigers aim to improve their 4.70 ERA this month against a Bakersfield lineup that includes standout Elijah Pelayo with a .335 batting average.

By the Numbers
  • Pacific's Braeden Schnabel hitting .383 this month with 12 runs in 14 games.
  • Cal State Bakersfield has a team ERA of 6.48 across 44 games.
State of Play
  • The Tigers are looking to avenge their previous loss to CSUB on April 6.
  • Pacific has hit at least one home run in seven consecutive games.
What's Next

The Tigers not only hope to secure a home victory against the Roadrunners but also aim to build momentum as they head into their final series. With a series against WCC opponents approaching, every win is crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

Pacific needs this victory to restore confidence and enhance their chances of a successful finish to the season. Given their pitching struggles, focusing on offensive performance and run production will be key to overcoming CSUB.