Tarleton State Hosts WAC Leader California Baptist

Three-game series kicks off Friday in Stephenville

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:57am

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The Tarleton State Texans baseball team will host the California Baptist Lancers, the current leaders in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), for a three-game series this weekend at the Tarleton State Baseball Complex in Stephenville, Texas.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Texans and the Lancers is an important one, as both teams are vying for position in the competitive WAC standings. The Lancers currently lead the conference, while the Texans are looking to improve their conference record and make a push towards the top.

The details

The series will feature three games, with the first game on Friday at 6 p.m., followed by a Saturday game at 3 p.m. The Texans enter the series with a 23-13 overall record and a 3-3 conference record, while the Lancers boast an impressive 30-7 overall record and a 4-2 conference record.

  • The series will take place from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • The first game is scheduled for Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m.
  • The second game is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 3 p.m.

The players

Tarleton State Texans

The baseball team representing Tarleton State University, a public university located in Stephenville, Texas.

California Baptist Lancers

The baseball team representing California Baptist University, a private Christian university located in Riverside, California.

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The takeaway

This series between the Tarleton State Texans and the California Baptist Lancers is an important one in the WAC standings, as both teams look to position themselves for a strong finish to the season and a potential postseason berth.