The Mountain West baseball season is heating up, and with just one week left in the regular season, the stakes have never been higher. Our Week 13 Power Rankings are here to break down all the drama, from title clinches to playoff battles, as teams gear up for the conference tournament in Arizona.
Let's start with the big news: San Diego State has officially clinched at least a share of the Mountain West regular-season title after a thrilling 2-1 series win over San Jose State. The Aztecs stumbled midweek with an 8-4 loss to UC San Diego, but they bounced back in style. Game one against the Spartans was a statement—an 11-1 blowout in just seven innings. After a 9-4 loss evened the series, SDSU dug deep on senior night, holding SJSU to just one run in a 4-1 victory. This marks the Aztecs' first conference title share since 2023, and they can win it outright with just one win in their final series at UNLV. For a team that's been building all season, this is a testament to their grit.
Meanwhile, the race for the tournament's final spots is getting intense. UNLV, GCU, and San Jose State are all within a game of each other after their respective series against Fresno State, New Mexico, and San Diego State. With two weeks left, every pitch counts as these three programs battle for the last seed in the Mountain West tournament. It's the kind of late-season chaos that makes college baseball so thrilling.
Washington State is also making noise, though their chances of catching SDSU for a title share are slim. The Cougars took a big step by winning a 2-1 series against a surging Air Force team, despite a midweek 10-5 loss to Gonzaga. Wazzu exploded for 25 runs in the first two games—winning 11-2 and 14-4—to secure their sixth consecutive series victory. That kind of offensive firepower could make them a dangerous dark horse in the postseason.
As we head into the final weekend, five teams have already punched their tickets to Arizona, but where each program lands is still up in the air. Whether you're cheering for a title contender or a team fighting for its tournament life, this is the week that defines a season. Stay tuned—the Mountain West is delivering all the excitement you could ask for.