The San Diego State Aztecs baseball team is riding high, blazing through Mountain West Conference play with an electrifying ten-game winning streak that has rocketed them to the top of the standings. After a rocky start in April—dropping three straight to New Mexico—the Aztecs have flipped the script, showcasing resilience and firepower that any sports fan would love to see.
It all began with a critical stretch of non-conference games, a chance for the team to refocus and reset. The Aztecs seized the moment, starting with a commanding 9-1 home victory over crosstown rival UC San Diego. From there, they hit the road and edged past Long Beach State 7-5, then returned home to top Seattle 9-5. A tense 4-3 win at Cal State Northridge followed, proving this squad could grind out close games. That non-conference run was the perfect tune-up for what came next.
Traveling to Fresno State, the Aztecs delivered a statement sweep—winning 4-3, 8-5, and a decisive 6-2. The series finale was a showcase for Zane Kelly, who launched two home runs to lead the charge. A trio of pitchers—Alec Belardes, Jake Frohn, and Carson Johnson—combined for nine innings of lockdown relief, sealing the sweep with precision and poise.
The momentum carried into a 5-3 win over Fullerton at home, setting the stage for a pivotal showdown against conference co-leaders Nevada. Friday night's game was nothing short of a thriller. Both teams battled to a 3-3 tie after eight innings, trading runs through small ball and timely errors. In the bottom of the ninth, the Aztecs loaded the bases with a hit-by-pitch, a double from Zane Kelly, and an intentional walk. With the winning run just 90 feet away, Jake Jackson stepped to the plate and crushed a 2-0 pitch over the center-field wall for a walk-off grand slam—a moment that sent the home crowd into a frenzy and sealed the Aztecs' place atop the Mountain West.
With ten straight wins and a team firing on all cylinders, San Diego State is proving they have the grit and talent to make a deep run. Whether you're a fan of clutch hitting or dominant pitching, this Aztecs squad is one to watch.