Score: UC Davis 13, Santa Clara 8
Location: Santa Clara, Calif. (Schott Stadium)
Records: UC Davis 3-4, Santa Clara 4-4

THE SHORT STORY: Powered by an early offensive explosion and three home runs, UC Davis secured a commanding 13-8 victory over Santa Clara on Sunday afternoon to capture its first series win of the 2026 season.

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— UC Davis Baseball (@ucdavisbaseball) February 22, 2026

LEADING OFF

• Tyler Howard was an offensive force, tallying two hits, two runs scored, and a game-high four RBIs, highlighted by a three-run home run.
• Zach Story showcased his power with a two-run homer and scored a pair of runs. Story finished the day going 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs as well.
• Houston Hirschkorn also got in on the home run parade, launching a solo shot, while going 2-for-5 on the day with a pair of runs scored.
• Ryan Lee came through in the clutch with a bases-clearing double to finish with three RBIs.
• Rowen Barnes was lights out of the bullpen, tossing 2.0 hitless innings and striking out three to help slam the door on the Broncos.
• Keenan Anzai picked up his second win of the season, tossing 4.0 innings, allowing only three hits and one run in relief.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• UC Davis started with the game's first runs in the top half of the first, with Howard driving home Braydon Wooldridge on a double to left-center field.
• Santa Clara responded in the opening inning, taking an early lead on a three-run homer.
• UC Davis immediately answered in the top of the second with a massive five-run rally. The surge was ignited by a bunt single from Elijah McNeal and capped off by an opposite field three-run blast from Howard.
• The Aggies kept their foot on the gas in the third inning, getting back-to-back home runs from Story and Hirschkorn, which stretched the UC Davis advantage to 9-4 after three frames.
• The Broncos attempted to claw their way back in the fourth, pushing three runs across to narrow the deficit to 9-7.
• In the sixth inning, UC Davis pulled away for good. With the bases loaded, Lee would hit a three-run double to center field, pushing the lead to 13-7.
• Santa Clara managed one final run in the seventh, but the Aggie bullpen, spearheaded by Barnes, held firm over the final frames to seal the series-clinching win.

UP NEXT
UC Davis will look to keep the momentum going when it travels to face Cal on Tuesday, Feb. 24. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. in Berkeley.