Chase Hoover, Rowan Kelly Spark UCSB to 8-4 Win at CS Northridge
Noozhawk
May 8, 2026
Well, Gaucho fans, it sounds like our boys are finding their groove just when it matters most. According to Noozhawk, UCSB baseball pulled off an impressive 8-4 win at CS Northridge this weekend, and the heroes of the hour were two names we’re getting used to cheering for: Chase Hoover and Rowan Kelly. Hoover was apparently dealing out of the bullpen, keeping the Matadors quiet when the game was still on a knife’s edge, and then Kelly stepped up with a clutch RBI single in the seventh to break the tie and spark the rally. For a team that’s been grinding through the Big West schedule, wins like this on the road feel like a real shot of momentum.
What I love about this is how it shows the depth of this squad. It wasn’t a blowout from the start—it was a tight, gritty game where the Gauchos had to earn every run. And with Hoover coming in from the bullpen to shut things down, it’s a reminder that UCSB’s pitching staff has that “next man up” mentality. For anyone who’s been following the season, this is the kind of win that builds belief heading into the final stretch. So grab your blue and gold, and let’s see if they can keep this energy rolling at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium next weekend.
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