2023 Fall Report: California

Cal sprinted out to a 6-1 start in 2023, and there was much cause for optimism. Seven games may be a small sample size, but those six wins included a road series win over Houston, a road win over Stanford, and a singular win over Connecticut. The Golden Bears’ uber-talented sophomore class had quickly asserted itself, including Ian May establishing himself as a legitimate Friday night ace. The lefthander pitched 14 shutout innings in his first two starts, surrendering just 8 hits.

Unfortunately, Cal encountered a worst-case scenario in week three at the Frisco Classic: May left his start versus[…]