SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Senior catcher Tate Budnick hit a two-out RBI single in the top of the ninth to cap another Portland rally for a 7-6 victory against the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday at Stephen Schott Stadium. The Pilots claim the series with their second late inning rally of the week and improve to 10-16 and 4-5 in WCC play. The Broncos fall to 15-10 overall and 4-5 in league play.
Portland has now won two of its first three WCC series, also taking two-of-three from Saint Mary's at home to open conference play. This weekend's series had drama in all three games.