Baylor Bears Defeat BYU in High-Scoring Matchup

Davenport's career-high 12 strikeouts lead Bears to Big 12 series-opening win

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:37am

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The Baylor Bears baseball team defeated the BYU Cougars by a score of 12-5 in their Big 12 conference series opener. Baylor's right-handed pitcher Lucas Davenport struck out a career-high 12 batters, and the Bears offense racked up 13 hits to power the victory.

Why it matters

This win gives Baylor an important early advantage in the Big 12 standings, as they look to make a push for the conference title and a potential NCAA tournament berth. The performance by Davenport on the mound also showcases the Bears' pitching depth as they aim to compete with the top teams in the Big 12.

The details

Baylor's offense erupted for 12 runs on 13 hits, led by a strong outing from starting pitcher Lucas Davenport. Davenport struck out a career-high 12 batters over 6 innings of work, limiting the BYU lineup and setting the tone for the Bears' victory.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Lucas Davenport

Baylor's right-handed starting pitcher who struck out a career-high 12 batters in the win.

Baylor Bears

The baseball team from Baylor University that defeated BYU 12-5 in their Big 12 conference series opener.

BYU Cougars

The baseball team from Brigham Young University that lost to Baylor 12-5 in the Big 12 conference series opener.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out and really set the tone early with their bats. Lucas was outstanding on the mound, and that set the table for us to pull away with the win.”

— Steve Rodriguez, Baylor Head Coach

What’s next

Baylor and BYU will play the second game of their three-game Big 12 series on April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

Baylor's dominant performance, led by Davenport's career-high strikeouts and the Bears' productive offense, gives them an important early advantage in the Big 12 conference race as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.