WASHINGTON, Pa. (March 25) – The Vulcans were shut out at home for the first time since April 2024, as they suffered a 5-0 loss to Point Park at EQT Park in non-conference play on Wednesday afternoon.
NOTES
• California (12-7) had previously scored in 35-consecutive home games dating back to April 13, 2024.
• The Pioneers captured the Mountain East Conference Championship in 2025, but were not eligible for the NCAA Tournament due to their transition period from the NAIA.
• Cal and Point Park combined to use 11 pitchers in the mid-week contest with both teams using at least five pitchers.
• Sophomore starting pitcher
Colin Watson (1-1) suffered the loss after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks in 3.1 innings (65 pitches).
• Classmate
Ben Barr logged 1.2 innings of scoreless relief with two strikeouts and freshman
Tanner Phillips tossed 2.0 innings of scores relief.
• The Pioneers took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second on three hits before scoring an additional run in the fourth on a wild pitch.
• In the bottom of the seventh, Cal loaded the bases with one out before a pitching change by Point Park resulted in an inning-ending double play.
• The Pioneers added an insurance run in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk with two outs, 4-0.
• In the ninth, Point Park designated hitter Olindo Pezzone belted a solo homer – his ninth of the season – to increase the lead to a 5-0 margin.
• The Vulcans were limited to five hits in the contest with senior right fielder
Connor Evans recording the lone extra-base hit.
NEXT
• Cal returns to action this weekend with a four-game series against Lock Haven in PSAC West play, starting with a road doubleheader on Friday, March 27, at 1 p.m.
