California Baseball Extends Win Streak with Series Sweep Against San Diego
BERKELEY, CA – The California Golden Bears showcased their dominance this weekend, sweeping a doubleheader against the San Diego Toreros, culminating in a thrilling 10-game win streak—their longest since 2016. The Bears triumphed 15-9 in the first game and capped it off with a decisive 9-1 victory in the second match at Stu Gordon Stadium.
Rising Momentum and Statistics
With their latest victories, the Golden Bears improved their record to 12-3, mirroring their strong start from the previous season. Meanwhile, the Toreros faced their fifth consecutive loss, bringing their record to 7-7.
Throughout the series, California has displayed overwhelming offensive capabilities, amassing 45 hits, including 24 extra-base hits with nine home runs, leading to an impressive run differential of 35-11. The Golden Bears are hitting at a robust .413 while San Diego struggles at .215. Defensively, Cal has recorded a stellar 2.08 team ERA, significantly outpacing the Toreros’ 12.93.
Notably, the Bears have scored 50 runs in their last four games, marking the most productive stretch since 2022.
Game One Highlights
- Early Struggles: California fell behind 4-0 after San Diego scored four unearned runs before the Bears had their first at-bat.
- Comeback Efforts: The Bears responded with two sacrifice flies from Daniel Murillo and Cade Campbell, cutting the lead.
- Key Contributions: Gannon Snyder provided an RBI double, narrowing the gap.
- Offensive Power: In the fifth inning, Cal erupted for five runs highlighted by two home runs from freshman Kevin Jeon, who achieved a remarkable 3-for-3 outing.
- Pitching Performance: Starter Ethan Foley pitched 5.2 innings with three earned runs while Take Kreis earned his first career win with solid relief.
Game Two Highlights
- Immediate Advantage: In the second game, Cal quickly grabbed a 5-0 lead in the first, propelled by Murillo’s home run and RBIs from both Snyder and Hanson.
- Dominant Pitching: Freshman Otto Espinoza made his collegiate debut, throwing seven innings and striking out 10 Toreros, the most by a Bear this season.
- Increased Lead: In the eighth inning, Carl Schmidt added a lead-off home run, followed by back-to-back doubles from Lawson Olmstead and Hideki Prather.
- Finishing Strong: Senior closer Cole Clark secured the game with two scoreless innings, striking out four batters and ensuring a strong finish to the doubleheader.
Key Performers
Freshman Jett Kenady excelled across both games, going 6-for-9 with a triple, home run, and four runs scored. Additionally, Campbell maintained his impressive 15-game hitting streak with hits in both contests.
What’s Next for the Golden Bears
The Golden Bears are poised for their next matchup against San Diego on March 8, 2026, at 1:05 PM. Fans can catch the game on ACCNX/ESPN+.
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