Whitman College Baseball Suffers Road Loss to Whittier

Poets capitalize on early scoring surge to defeat Blues 11-4

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:03am

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The Whitman College baseball team suffered an 11-4 loss to Whittier College on Thursday afternoon at Mendez Stadium. Whittier scored the bulk of their runs in the second and third innings, establishing a significant lead that Whitman was unable to overcome despite late-game efforts.

Why it matters

This loss drops Whitman's record to 5-14 on the season as they continue their road trip. The game was played at the historic Hugh B. Mendez Stadium, which has a rich baseball legacy at Whittier College.

The details

Whittier College quickly gained momentum, scoring 10 runs in the second and third innings. Whitman tried to rally with two runs in the fifth and two more in the eighth, but the early deficit proved too substantial to close. Several Whitman players had strong performances at the plate, including Nate Petz, Wyatt Miyamoto, Halen Otte, and Nick Teng.

  • The game was played on Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2026.
  • Whitman will next begin a three-game series at Occidental on Friday, March 27 at 3:00 p.m.

The players

Nate Petz

Whitman catcher who went 2-5 with a triple and a run scored.

Wyatt Miyamoto

Whitman left fielder who launched a two-run home run, finishing 1-4 with two runs scored and a hit-by-pitch.

Halen Otte

Whitman first baseman who contributed a 2-5 performance with a run scored.

Nick Teng

Whitman shortstop who went 2-4 with an RBI.

Andrew Berdelis

Whittier starting pitcher who earned the win, scattering nine hits over seven and one-third innings while allowing three earned runs and striking out six.

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What they’re saying

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges Whitman College baseball faces as they continue their road trip, but also showcases the strong individual performances from several Whitman players despite the team's overall struggles.