Baylor Baseball Sweeps New Mexico State in Season Opener

Bears' first baseman Tyce Armstrong makes history with three grand slams in opening game

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Baylor baseball team opened their 2026 season with a dominant three-game sweep of New Mexico State, highlighted by a historic performance from first baseman Tyce Armstrong. In the season opener, Armstrong tied an NCAA record by hitting three grand slams, leading Baylor to a 15-2 rout. The Bears followed that up with a 5-2 win in the second game and a 6-3 victory in the series finale to complete the sweep.

Why it matters

Baylor's baseball team is providing a bright spot for the university's sports programs after disappointing seasons for the football and basketball teams. The Bears' hot start and Armstrong's record-breaking performance have energized the fanbase and set the team up for a potentially successful campaign.

The details

In the season opener, Armstrong became only the second college player since 1976 to hit three grand slams in a single game, leading Baylor to a 15-2 rout of New Mexico State. The Bears followed that up with a 5-2 win in the second game, as pitchers Ethan Calder and Caleb Bunch combined for seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts. Baylor then completed the sweep with a 6-3 victory in the series finale, with Armstrong delivering the game-winning RBI after being hit by a pitch.

  • Baylor opened their 2026 season on February 14, 2026.
  • The historic three-grand slam game from Tyce Armstrong occurred on February 14, 2026.
  • The second game of the series was played on February 15, 2026.
  • The series finale took place on February 16, 2026.

The players

Tyce Armstrong

Baylor's first baseman who tied an NCAA record by hitting three grand slams in the season opener against New Mexico State.

Ethan Calder

Baylor pitcher who combined with Caleb Bunch for seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts in the second game of the series.

Caleb Bunch

Baylor pitcher who combined with Ethan Calder for seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts in the second game of the series.

Stefan Stahl

Baylor pitcher who picked up the win with 2.1 scoreless innings of relief in the series finale.

Cade Hansen

Baylor pitcher who started the series finale against New Mexico State.

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What they’re saying

“Tyce Armstrong. Baseball HISTORY.”

— SportsCenter (Twitter)

What’s next

The Bears will look to continue their hot start when they host Texas Tech for a three-game series beginning on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Baylor's baseball team has provided a much-needed boost for the university's sports programs, and the Bears' dominant season-opening sweep of New Mexico State, highlighted by Tyce Armstrong's historic performance, has energized the fanbase and set the stage for a potentially successful campaign.