Cal Poly Softball Splits Tuesday Doubleheader with Santa Clara

Mustangs win opener 5-4 before dropping nightcap 3-0 at home

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Cal Poly softball team split a Tuesday doubleheader against Santa Clara, winning the opener 5-4 before falling 3-0 in the second game. Freshman pitcher Kaylee Davis earned her first collegiate victory in the 5-4 win, while senior Amy Ross pitched well in relief in the 3-0 loss.

Why it matters

The split doubleheader result leaves Cal Poly with a 3-9 record on the season so far. The Mustangs are looking to build momentum heading into conference play, and this home series against Santa Clara was an important early-season test.

The details

In the 5-4 win, Cal Poly jumped out to a 3-1 lead after a three-run second inning, highlighted by an RBI triple from freshman shortstop Madi Bohannon and an RBI single from sophomore right fielder Maddy Bermudez. Freshman pitcher Kaylee Davis was strong through the first six innings before Santa Clara mounted a late rally in the seventh. However, the Mustangs held on for the victory. In the 3-0 loss, Santa Clara scored twice in the first inning and added another run in the sixth to hand Cal Poly the defeat.

  • The doubleheader took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Cal Poly's next games are a Wednesday, February 25 doubleheader against Manhattan.

The players

Kaylee Davis

A freshman right-handed pitcher for Cal Poly who earned her first collegiate victory in the 5-4 win, striking out five in six innings.

Amy Ross

A senior right-handed pitcher for Cal Poly who allowed just two hits in five and two-thirds innings of relief in the 3-0 loss.

Madi Bohannon

A freshman shortstop for Cal Poly who hit an RBI triple in the 5-4 win.

Maddy Bermudez

A sophomore right fielder for Cal Poly who had an RBI single in the 5-4 win.

Sienna Erskine

A sophomore second baseman for Cal Poly who had an RBI double in the 5-4 win.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Cal Poly concludes its nine-game home stand Wednesday, Feb. 25 with a 1 p.m. doubleheader versus Manhattan.

The takeaway

This split doubleheader result leaves Cal Poly with a 3-9 record on the season so far, as the Mustangs look to build momentum heading into conference play with an important home series against Santa Clara.