The UC Santa Barbara Baseball team secured a 4-3 victory over Cal State Bakersfield, led by Corey Nunez, who drove in three runs, and Chase Hoover, who earned a five-out save. Nunez achieved his season highs with three hits and three RBIs, while Hoover notched his fourth save of the season. The Gauchos scored early and maintained their lead despite a late push from the Roadrunners.

By the Numbers
  • Corey Nunez had 3 hits and 3 RBIs in the game.
  • Chase Hoover recorded his 4th save of the season.
State of Play
  • Santa Barbara improved to 29-15 overall and 15-8 in Big West play.
  • Cal State Bakersfield dropped to 18-27 overall and 9-14 in Big West play.
  • Santa Barbara is positioned well in The Big West standings with support from other teams’ losses.
What's Next

Santa Barbara aims to complete a sweep of Bakersfield in the series finale, scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. The team will look to maintain or improve its standing ahead of the conference tournament.

Bottom Line

Key offensive contributions from veterans Nunez and Hoover have put UCSB in a strong position, showcasing their ability to deliver in critical moments as they head into the final stretch of the season.