Cal Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader, Extends Win Streak to 10 Games

Golden Bears dominate San Diego Toreros to win series and match best start since 2024

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The California baseball team swept a Saturday doubleheader against the San Diego Toreros, winning the first game 15-9 and the second 9-1 to extend their win streak to 10 games - the longest such streak for the Bears in 10 years. Cal's offense has been on a tear, scoring 50 runs in their last four games, while the pitching staff has held opponents to a .215 batting average during the series.

Why it matters

This series sweep against San Diego marks an impressive start to the season for Cal, matching their best opening stretch since 2024. The Bears' hot hitting and strong pitching have them positioned well heading into conference play in the ACC, where they will look to build on this momentum and make a push for the postseason.

The details

In the doubleheader, the Bears recorded 45 hits, 24 of which went for extra bases including 9 home runs. Freshman Kevin Jeon hit the first two home runs of his career in the first game, while freshman Otto Espinoza tossed a career-high 7 innings with 10 strikeouts in the second game. The Bears' offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring 50 runs over their last four games - the most in any four-game stretch since 2022.

  • The doubleheader sweep occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • Cal's 10-game win streak is their longest since 2016.

The players

Kevin Jeon

A freshman who hit the first two home runs of his collegiate career in the first game of the doubleheader.

Otto Espinoza

A freshman pitcher who made his first collegiate start in the second game, tossing a career-high 7 innings with 10 strikeouts.

Daniel Murillo

A Bears player who hit his third home run of the season in the second game of the doubleheader.

Jett Kenady

A freshman who went 6-for-9 on the day with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and four runs scored across the two games.

Cade Campbell

A Bears player who extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single hit in each game of the doubleheader.

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What’s next

The Bears have two more games before conference play in the ACC begins, where they will look to build on this strong start to the season.

The takeaway

Cal's hot hitting and dominant pitching have them positioned well heading into conference play, as they look to make a push for the postseason on the back of their longest win streak in 10 years.