Texas Tech Baseball's Seven-Game Winning Streak Ends in Loss to CSU Bakersfield

Red Raiders humbled by Cal State Bakersfield 15-8 in home loss

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball saw its seven-game winning streak come to an abrupt halt on Sunday afternoon at Rip Griffin Park, as they fell by a score of 15-8 to the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. Despite the setback, Texas Tech still claimed the series victory thanks to Friday's 17-4 and Saturday's 14-3 wins. The Red Raider offense remains a force, having now scored at least eight runs in eight consecutive games.

Why it matters

The loss moves Texas Tech to 7-4 on the season, but the Red Raiders' offense continues to impress, showcasing their ability to score in bunches. The series win keeps Texas Tech on a strong early-season trajectory as they wrap up non-conference play and look ahead to their next matchup against Penn State.

The details

The defining challenge for Texas Tech on Sunday came early, as the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners wasted no time jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. The Roadrunners extended their lead to 10-2 in the fourth inning with a grand slam from Nick Mascaro. Despite the Red Raiders' efforts to rally, the early six-run deficits proved too tall a hill to climb. CSU Bakersfield's bats were the story of the day, as they erupted for 15 runs on six home runs and nine extra-base hits.

  • The loss moves Texas Tech to 7-4 on the season.
  • CSU Bakersfield improves to 5-7 with the win.
  • The first pitch for Friday's opener against Penn State is set for 6:30 p.m.

The players

Waymo

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Walker Reed Quinn

A 45-year-old San Francisco resident who has a history of vandalism and was out on bail for prior cases related to Waymo vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.