Tulane Baseball Defeats Harvard 7-3 in Home Opener

Green Wave use extra-base hits and strong pitching to take down Crimson in season opener

Feb. 21, 2026 at 5:51am

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Tulane baseball defeated Harvard 7-3 in their home opener, pounding out 10 hits including three doubles. Sophomore Jason Wachs starred at the plate and in right field, while the Wave pitching staff struck out 14 Crimson batters. Tulane scored in each of the first three innings and added two more runs late to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win gives Tulane an early-season boost as they look to build on their 3-2 start to the year. The Green Wave have struggled with leaving runners on base, but were able to capitalize on their opportunities against Harvard in the home opener. The strong pitching performance is also an encouraging sign for Tulane as they continue their non-conference schedule.

The details

Tulane pounded out 10 hits, including three doubles, and scored at least once in each of the first three innings. Sophomore Jason Wachs led the way, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a sacrifice fly. Wachs also made a key defensive play in right field, throwing out a runner at home to limit the damage in the third inning. Designated hitter Matthias Haas added two singles and an RBI, while center fielder Tanner Chun reached base three times and stole two bases. On the mound, Tulane's pitching staff struck out 14 Harvard batters, with junior Sam Larson tossing 3.2 innings of one-hit, six-strikeout relief.

  • Tulane scored at least once in each of the first three innings.
  • In the top of the third inning, Wachs threw out a runner at home to limit the damage for Harvard.

The players

Jason Wachs

A 6'2" sophomore outfielder who starred at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a sacrifice fly, and also made a key defensive play in right field to throw out a runner at home.

Matthias Haas

Tulane's designated hitter, he went 2-for-4 with a single, an RBI, and a run scored.

Tanner Chun

Tulane's center fielder, he reached base three times, was hit by a pitch for the fourth time this season, stole two bases, and hit a double.

Sam Larson

A junior pitcher who tossed 3.2 innings of one-hit, six-strikeout relief to help secure the win for Tulane.

Jude Abbadessa

Tulane's closer who pitched the final 1.2 innings, striking out two batters.

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What’s next

Tulane and Harvard will play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 PM.

The takeaway

Tulane's strong offensive performance, highlighted by extra-base hits and timely hitting, combined with their dominant pitching effort, suggests the Green Wave have the potential to be a formidable team this season as they continue their non-conference schedule.