Pitt Shuts Out Cal State Bakersfield, 14-0

Panther pitcher Vincent Spizzoucco throws seven scoreless innings

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:18am

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The Pitt Panthers baseball team defeated Cal State Bakersfield 14-0 on Saturday afternoon. Panther pitcher Vincent Spizzoucco had a dominant outing, throwing seven scoreless innings and striking out six batters. The Pitt offense also had a strong performance, with eight of the nine starters recording a hit. Lorenzo Carrier hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs, while Julian Irizarry and Caden Dulin each had two hits and two RBIs.

Why it matters

This victory improves Pitt's record to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in the Kleberg Bank College Classic tournament. The shutout win is the first for the Panthers since April 2025, and Spizzoucco's seven scoreless innings are the most by a Pitt pitcher since last April. This performance showcases the team's pitching depth and offensive firepower as they continue their early-season success.

The details

Spizzoucco was dominant on the mound, allowing just two base runners over his seven innings of work. The Pitt offense struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning on a Lorenzo Carrier single. They added runs in the third, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings to pull away. Carrier's two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning that put the game out of reach.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon.
  • Spizzoucco's seven scoreless innings are the most by a Pitt pitcher since Ryan Reed did it against Miami on April 7, 2025.
  • Pitt's last shutout victory was on April 30, 2025, when they defeated Akron 11-0.

The players

Vincent Spizzoucco

The left-handed Pitt pitcher who threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just two base runners and striking out six batters.

Lorenzo Carrier

The Pitt outfielder who hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs in the victory.

Julian Irizarry

The Pitt outfielder who went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks.

Caden Dulin

The Pitt infielder who went 2-for-2 with two RBIs, two walks, and scored three runs.

AJ Nessler

Pitt's leadoff hitter who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

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What’s next

The Panthers have one final game at Whataburger Field this weekend against the host school Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. RHP Drew Lafferty gets the start on the mound for Pitt.

The takeaway

Pitt's dominant pitching performance and balanced offensive attack in this shutout victory showcases the team's depth and potential as they continue their early-season success. The Panthers will look to carry this momentum into their final game of the Kleberg Bank College Classic tournament.