Tigers Drop Regular Season Finale, Lock No. 2 Seed for WCC Tournament
The Pacific Tigers concluded their regular season with a 9-5 loss to Portland, securing the No. 2 seed for the West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 23-28-1 (15-11-1 WCC), as Garret Plata delivered a solid 6.0-inning performance despite the defeat. Key contributions included Jake Tandy extending his hitting streak to 15 games and Grant MacArthur hitting a critical two-run homer. The Tigers now prepare for their first-ever WCC Tournament, scheduled in Scottsdale, Arizona, starting May 21.
By the Numbers- Tigers finished 23-28-1 overall with a 15-11-1 WCC record.
- Garret Plata concluded the season with a 2.28 ERA over 71.0 innings.
- Jake Tandy has 45 RBIs this season, just two shy of tying the program's top-10 single-season record.
Despite securing a top seed, the loss highlights weaknesses in the Tigers' late-game performance, evident in the four-run seventh inning by Portland, which could impact their tournament momentum.
State of Play- The Tigers are locked into the No. 2 seed for the WCC Tournament.
- They will face the second lowest advancing team from the first round on May 21.
The Tigers await their first opponent and will look to harness their regular-season successes as they make their historic tournament debut in Scottsdale.
Bottom LineWhile finishing on a loss is a setback, the Tigers have a chance to turn their season into a memorable postseason run as they compete for their first WCC tournament victory.
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