Cal, initially lacking a conference series win, handled business to conclude the month of March. As a result, the Bears found themselves sitting at No. 25 in D1Softball’s rankings for the first time since 2018.
The blue and gold are currently in their roughest stretch of the season thus far. Following a 17-4 start, Cal has since gone 3-3-1. To get back on track, Cal should follow the lead of catcher Kacey Zobac.
A three-game road trip against the Beavers, where the series ended in a tie at 1-1-1, dropped the Bears one spot in the rankings, from fifth to sixth in the conference. The matchup against Fresno State, however, showcased a shutout by the Bears as they went on to win 3-0.
Despite just winning one of three contests, the blue and gold snapped a decade-long losing streak to their Southern Californian rival in a rainy thriller.