No. 14 WashU Baseball Splits Series with UChicago

Bears bounce back from early losses with two decisive wins against conference rival

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:38am

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The No. 14 WashU baseball team split a four-game series against the University of Chicago this past weekend, losing the first two games before rallying to win the final two matchups. The losses were uncharacteristic for the 18-5 Bears, who have a young core averaging nearly 9 runs per game this season.

Why it matters

WashU's baseball team has been a consistent contender in the UAA conference, and this series against a conference rival provides an early test of their mettle. The ability to bounce back from early losses and secure a series split shows the team's resilience and competitiveness.

The details

In the opening game, WashU took an early 1-0 lead but UChicago responded with 8 unanswered runs, taking advantage of errors and wild pitches by the Bears. WashU lost the second game 3-1. But the Bears bounced back in the next two games, winning 12-2 and 11-10 in extra innings, with standout performances from players like sophomore infielder Ryan Soong and first-year catcher Jacob Witte.

  • The series was played over the weekend of March 27-29.
  • The Bears will host a four-game series against NYU on April 3-5, including a doubleheader on Saturday.

The players

Ryan Soong

Sophomore infielder batting over .300 this season for the Bears.

Jacob Witte

First-year catcher contributing to the Bears' high-powered offense.

Chase Brickley

Graduate pitcher with a 6-1 record and 1.88 ERA this season.

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What’s next

WashU will host a four-game series against NYU on April 3-5, including a doubleheader on Saturday.

The takeaway

This series against a conference rival shows the resilience and competitiveness of the young WashU baseball team, which will look to build on this split and continue their strong season in the UAA.