SRJC Baseball Sweeps Diablo Valley, Rises in State Rankings

The Bear Cubs move up to No. 7 in California after dominant three-game series victory.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:26pm

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The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team swept Diablo Valley College in a three-game series, winning 14-0, 12-2, and 10-0 to improve to 21-7 on the season and 11-4 in Big 8 Conference play. The Bear Cubs moved up one spot to No. 7 in the latest California Community College Athletic Association poll ahead of a matchup against No. 28 Sequoias this week.

Why it matters

The Bear Cubs' dominant series win over Diablo Valley College solidifies their position atop the Big 8 Conference standings and boosts their ranking among the top community college baseball programs in California. This success could help the team gain more attention and potentially improve their chances of making the postseason.

The details

In the 14-0 win, RJ Johnson drove in three runs, JT Summers had a three-hit day with two RBIs, and five pitchers combined for a shutout. In the 12-2 win, Trevor Schlafer, Miles Clayton, Brett Neidlinger, and Summers all had two-RBI games, while Myles Standish struck out 12 over six innings. And in the 10-0 win, Summers went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs, Neidlinger homered and drove in two runs, and three pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout.

  • The Bear Cubs swept Diablo Valley College in a three-game series from April 1-2, 2026.
  • The team moved up one spot to No. 7 in the latest California Community College Athletic Association poll, released on April 2, 2026.
  • The Bear Cubs will face No. 28 Sequoias in a three-game nonconference series this week.

The players

RJ Johnson

A player for the Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team who drove in three runs in the 14-0 win over Diablo Valley College.

JT Summers

A player for the Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team who had a three-hit day with two RBIs in the 14-0 win, drove in three runs on two hits in the 12-2 win, and went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs in the 10-0 win.

Myles Standish

A pitcher for the Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team who struck out 12 batters over six innings in the 12-2 win, improving his record to 7-0 on the season.

Brett Neidlinger

A player for the Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team who drove in two runs on two hits in the 12-2 win and hit a home run and drove in two runs in the 10-0 win.

Mia Avila

A pitcher for the Santa Rosa Junior College softball team who worked all five innings in the circle, striking out five with one walk, six hits, and two unearned runs allowed in the 10-2 win over Folsom.

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What they’re saying

“The Bear Cubs' dominant series win over Diablo Valley College solidifies their position atop the Big 8 Conference standings and boosts their ranking among the top community college baseball programs in California.”

— Gus Morris, Author

What’s next

The Bear Cubs will face No. 28 Sequoias in a three-game nonconference series this week, which could further boost their state ranking if they continue their winning ways.

The takeaway

Santa Rosa Junior College's baseball team has proven its ability to bounce back from a recent slump, sweeping a conference opponent and rising in the state rankings. This success could help the team gain more attention and potentially improve their chances of making the postseason, showcasing the program's strength and resilience.