No. 18 USC Dominates Nevada, 8-0
On May 7, 2026, at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, the No. 18 USC Trojans showcased their power, defeating the Nevada Wolf Pack 8-0.
USC got off to a roaring start, scoring all eight of their runs in the first three innings. Adrian Lopez kicked things off with a solo home run, followed by Jack Baseer’s two-run shot, making it 4-0 early on. Andrew Lamb also contributed to the first inning frenzy with a homer. Walter Urbon capped off the scoring with a two-run blast in the third.
Despite being shut out for the first time this season, Nevada had its chances. They left 11 runners on base, with Jackson Waller leading the offense, going 3-for-4 including two doubles.
While the Wolf Pack struggled at the plate, their bullpen shined. Jordan Giacomini and Eddie Tierney combined for eight strikeouts and only allowed one hit in the last five innings. Starting pitcher Aidan Brainard was handed his third loss of the season, but still managed to strike out six in his performance.
The game highlighted the strength of USC’s starter, Mason Edwards, who improved his record to 8-0 with six scoreless innings and 10 strikeouts. Both teams had a total of 27 strikeouts, showcasing the day’s pitching dominance.
This match is a reminder of how critical early scoring can be in baseball. If a team falls behind early, it can put immense pressure on their offense, making comebacks extremely challenging.
The teams are set to meet again on Friday night at 7 PM, promising to be another exciting game.
