Irvine, Calif. - The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners are set to close out their 2025 season with a three-game home series against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. After a hard-fought weekend against UC Irvine, which included breaking a CSUB all-time single-season record for walks, the 'Runners are looking to finish the year strong. Evan Cloyd continues to lead the nation in hit by pitch(33) as he chase the NCAA record of 37 that was set back in 2010. 

UC Santa Barbara enters the series with a 34-16 overall record and a 14-13 mark in Big West play. The Gauchos are one of the conference's top squads, currently sitting fourth in the standings and firmly in the hunt for postseason contention. They come into Bakersfield riding a five-game win streak, showcasing both offensive firepower and pitching depth.

Although CSUB has been officially eliminated from the Big West Tournament following the Irvine series, the Roadrunners still have plenty to play for. With momentum from a historically disciplined season at the plate and a chance to spoil a rival's postseason push, the 'Runners are poised to make their final games of 2025 count.