Tarleton State Baseball delivered a dominant performance, shutting out Sacramento State 9-0 in the WAC Quarterfinals. The Texans' pitching trio of Cort Lowry, Jackson Elizondo, and Ben Bosse combined for just one hit allowed, marking a record low during the Division I era and setting a new conference tournament standard. Offensively, Jake Tatom and Cage McCloud stood out, with Tatom hitting a home run and both contributing to a robust offensive showing. Tarleton, as the top seed, is set to face California Baptist in the semifinals, aiming for a spot in the championship.

By the Numbers
  • Tarleton State allowed just one hit, the fewest in a Division I game and a conference tournament.
  • Jake Tatom recorded his eighth home run of the season, driving in three RBIs.
  • The Texans scored seven runs in the first three innings.
State of Play
  • Tarleton State currently holds the top seed in the tournament and is the WAC Regular Season Champion.
  • The Texans will compete against No. 2 seed California Baptist on Friday at 1 p.m.
What's Next

If Tarleton State wins, they will advance to the championship game on Saturday. Should they lose, they have an opportunity to play later Friday night at 9 p.m. CT for a second chance at the title.

Bottom Line

Tarleton State's impressive shutout victory not only establishes their pitching prowess but sets the stage for a critical matchup against California Baptist, solidifying their status as a team to watch in the tournament.