Cal Poly Wins Los Angeles Regional, Advances Past NCAA Regionals for First Time
Fueled by Gavin Spiridonoff’s go-ahead three-run homer with strong relief pitching behind him, Cal Poly now awaits the Kentucky–West Virginia winner to determine its Super Regional opponent as the site remains undecided.
Overview
- Cal Poly defeated Saint Mary’s 5-2 to complete a perfect 3–0 run through the Los Angeles Regional and advance past the NCAA Regionals for the first time in program history.
- Freshman Gavin Spiridonoff hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning that broke a 2-2 tie and produced the decisive run for the Mustangs.
- Ryan Tayman hit a solo home run in the sixth to tie the game and his 18th homer of the season matched Cal Poly’s single-season record.
- Starter Josh Volmerding allowed two runs over six innings and the bullpen preserved the lead, with closer Nick Bonn recording his 17th save by striking out two in the ninth.
- Cal Poly will face the winner of Kentucky versus West Virginia in a best-of-three Super Regional from June 5–8, with West Virginia hosting only if it wins and otherwise site hosting to be decided by NCAA bids and selection.