FRESNO, Calif. - Pepperdine baseball is ready to get back in action starting Friday night when they visit the Fresno State Bulldogs in a four-game weekend series.
 
Game #1 - Friday, Feb. 20 | 6:05 pm PT | Mountain West Network | Varsity Network app

• Probable starting pitchers: RHP Tommy Scavone vs. RHP Drew Townson

Game #2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 | 3:05 pm PT | Mountain West Network

• Probable starting pitchers: LHP Collin Valentine vs. RHP Tyler Patrick

Game #3 - Sunday, Feb. 22 | 2:05 pm PT | Mountain West Network | Varsity Network app

• Probable starting pitchers: RHP Dylan Stewart vs. RHP Victor Arreola

Game #4 - Monday, Feb. 23 | 4:05 pm PT | Mountain West Network | Varsity Network app

• Probable starting pitchers: TBA vs. TBA

 
SERIES-LY SPEAKING
Fresno State has a 42-30 edge on the Waves in the all-time series. Pepperdine is 8-15 all-time when visiting Fresno State. The Waves have gotten the best of the Bulldogs lately, winning four of the last five, including the last matchup on May 2, 2018, a 2-0 victory.
 
HITMEN
In last Friday's game at USC, Pepperdine and USC combined for eight hits, all coming from different players. The Waves outhit USCin two contests within the three-game series.
 
HORTON CAN HIT
Freshman utilityman Nash Horton saw limited at-bats in the series against USC last weekend, but made the most of his four plate appearances. He went 2-for-4 and tallied a pair of RBI with one run scored.
 
LET HIM COOK
Sophomore infielder Danny Cook is another returner for Pepperdine in 2026. Cook was on a heater at the plate in 2025, posting a .288 batting average across 132 at-bats. He appeared in 41 of the team's 54 games, making 32 starts. In his somewhat limited time on the diamond, he ranked:

• 5th in hits (38)
• 3rd in doubles (7)

• T-5th in runs scored (11)
• T-2nd in RBI (21)
• 5th in total bases (54)
• 4th in OPS (.700)

ABOUT PEPPERDINE BASEBALL
Pepperdine baseball has one of the richest traditions and success stories among mid-major baseball programs in the country. The Waves won the NCAA National Championship in 1992 and have made 28 NCAA Tournament appearances in total. Located in scenic Malibu, California, Eddy D. Field Stadium boasts one of the most remarkable views in college baseball and has seen 35 former Waves reach the MLB while seeing 41 All-American selections.
 
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