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.
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

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 Line

While 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.