Cougars clinch baseball series win over San Jose State

Washington State rallies late to take series against Mountain West foe

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:18am

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The Washington State Cougars clinched their Mountain West Conference baseball series against San Jose State with a 6-3 victory. Trevor Smith delivered a pinch-hit, go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning to lead the Cougars to the series win.

Why it matters

The Cougars' series win over San Jose State is an important conference victory that keeps them in the hunt for the Mountain West title. The late-game heroics also demonstrate the team's resilience and ability to come from behind to secure key wins.

The details

In the ninth inning, Washington State's Trevor Smith came off the bench and delivered a go-ahead RBI single to give the Cougars a 4-3 lead. The Cougars then added two more insurance runs to clinch the 6-3 victory and take the series against their Mountain West rival San Jose State.

  • The game was played on April 5, 2026.

The players

Trevor Smith

A Washington State baseball player who came off the bench to deliver the game-winning hit in the ninth inning.

Washington State Cougars

The baseball team from Washington State University that clinched the series win over San Jose State.

San Jose State

The baseball team from San Jose State University that lost the series to Washington State.

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What’s next

The Cougars will look to build on this series win as they continue their push for the Mountain West Conference title.

The takeaway

Washington State's come-from-behind victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait for a squad aiming to contend for a conference championship.