Near-perfect night gives Utah its 1st win of the season over BYU
The University of Utah baseball team secured its first win of the season against BYU with an 8-1 victory on May 1, 2026. Utah's offense surged with three home runs and 15 hits, while Payton Riske and Demitri Diamant delivered strong performances on the mound and in the field. The win broke a four-game losing streak and improved Utah's chances of qualifying for the Big 12 tournament.
- ▪Jake Long, Jet Gilliam, and Blake Eckerle each hit home runs for Utah in the game.
- ▪Payton Riske allowed only four hits over five innings pitched.
- ▪Utah recorded 15 hits and received strong defensive support from Demitri Diamant.
- ▪The game was played at Miller Park in Provo as part of a three-game series.
- ▪Both Utah and BYU are competing for a spot in the Big 12 tournament, which begins May 19 in Surprise, Arizona.
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