The UC Riverside Highlanders fell to the California Baptist Lancers, 18-6, in their final non-conference matchup at The Plex. Despite efforts to snap a two-game losing streak, the Highlanders struggled as their pitching staff used ten pitchers, with Joshua Martinez receiving his fifth loss of the season. The Lancers dominated, scoring four runs in both the third and sixth innings, and sealed the game with a six-run ninth inning. Esteban Sepulveda shone for UCR, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs, while Robert Pitts homered, marking his sixth of the year. This loss marks a disappointing end to their non-conference series as CBU prepares to join The Big West next year.

By the Numbers
  • UCR utilized ten pitchers during the game.
  • Esteban Sepulveda had a notable performance, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs.
  • Robert Pitts hit his sixth home run of the season.
State of Play
  • The Highlanders have lost four out of their last five games.
  • UCR's postseason hopes remain intact as they enter the final conference games.
What's Next

The Highlanders will face the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in their upcoming conference series, crucial for postseason qualifications. The first game is scheduled for Friday at 8:35 PM PST.

Bottom Line

This loss highlights the Highlanders' need to regroup quickly to secure a favorable position for postseason play in their remaining conference matchups.