Junior left-hander Nathan Diamond throws a pitch against University of the Pacific on March 27, at Eddy D. Field Stadium in Malibu. Diamond came in unexpectedly in the second inning, recorded six strikeouts through 4.2 innings pitched and earned the win for the Waves. Photos by Mary ElisabethPepperdine Baseball (14-9) wrapped up their series with University of the Pacific … [Read more...] about Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
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Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Senior outside hitter Spencer Wickens (No. 7) of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball prepares to spike the ball against Grand Canyon University on March 28. The volleyball team was hit hard by COVID-19 and canceled or postponed multiple games. File photo by Keonabelle PaniaguaWithin a seven-hour period, Pepperdine Baseball and Men's Volleyball reported positive tests for COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Baseball Completes Four-Win Week with Series Victory Over Saint Mary’s
Pepperdine teammates surround freshman second baseman John Peck at home plate after Peck's fifth-inning solo home run March 28, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Peck's home run provided the lone offensive spark in a 3-2 loss Sunday, but the Waves won the series against the Gaels nonetheless. Photo by Ali Levens Pepperdine Baseball’s rollercoaster season reached an upswing, as the … [Read more...] about Baseball Completes Four-Win Week with Series Victory Over Saint Mary’s
Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep
Junior utility Billy Cook winds up for his home run bomb versus Akron on Sunday. Photos by Austin HallUnbeaten Waves Baseball improved their season record to 7–0 after a commanding sweep of the Akron Zips. After showing out in the Angels College Classic in Phoenix, the last undefeated team in the West Coast Conference had a one-game-stop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before … [Read more...] about Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep
Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN
Photos by Karl WinterIt certainly wasn't pretty, but Pepperdine baseball won their third and fourth consecutive games Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 behind strong hitting displays. The Waves then took two of three games from Gonzaga in a crucial weekend series.Despite blowing a seven-run, eighth-inning lead, the Waves defeated Minnesota 13-12 on March 19, as first … [Read more...] about Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN