Pitt Baseball Extends Winning Streak to 8 Games

Carrier's hot bat and Lafferty's pitching lead Pitt to sweep of San Jose State

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Pitt Panthers baseball team continued their impressive run, sweeping a 3-game road series against San Jose State to extend their winning streak to 8 games. Standout outfielder Lorenzo Carrier led the way, going 2-for-3 with a 2-run home run and a double, while pitcher Drew Lafferty tossed 5 scoreless innings to earn the win. The Panthers' bullpen closed out the 3-2 victory, with Sam Bryan escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 8th inning.

Why it matters

Pitt's hot start to the season has them firmly in the conversation as one of the top teams in college baseball. Their 12-2 record and 8-game winning streak have them positioned well for a potential NCAA Tournament berth, which would be a major accomplishment for the program. Carrier's breakout season is also drawing national attention, as he leads the ACC in RBIs.

The details

In Sunday's series finale, Pitt jumped out to a 3-0 lead and never looked back. Carrier's 2-run homer in the 3rd inning provided the offense, while Lafferty was dominant on the mound, allowing just 3 hits over 5 scoreless innings. The Pitt bullpen protected the lead, with Bryan escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the 8th to preserve the 3-2 victory.

  • Pitt won its 8th consecutive game on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Carrier is currently on a torrid stretch, going 16-for-19 with 24 RBIs, 13 runs scored, 6 home runs, 2 triples and 2 doubles over his last 6 games.

The players

Lorenzo Carrier

A standout outfielder for the Pitt Panthers, Carrier is having a breakout season and currently leads the ACC in RBIs.

Drew Lafferty

The Pitt starting pitcher who tossed 5 scoreless innings to earn the win in Sunday's game.

Sam Bryan

The Pitt relief pitcher who escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 8th inning to preserve the 3-2 victory.

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What’s next

Pitt's West Coast road trip continues on Tuesday as they take on Santa Clara.

The takeaway

Pitt's hot start to the season, led by the dominant pitching of Lafferty and the red-hot bat of Carrier, has them firmly in the conversation as one of the top teams in college baseball. If they can continue this level of play, a potential NCAA Tournament berth could be in their future.