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UCF 7, at Baylor 8

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Final · BIG12 Playoffs Game 3 (UCF wins 2-1)

UCF at Baylor

Baylor Ballpark, Waco, Texas (Interstat) — UCF faces Baylor on Sunday afternoon with a chance to complete a three-game sweep in Big 12 play.

The Knights (29-18) have dominated the series’ first two games, outscoring the Bears 27-3. UCF won 19-3 on Saturday and 8-0 on Friday. Sunday’s first pitch is set for 2 p.m. under clear skies, with temperatures forecast at 85 degrees.

Players to Watch

UCF center fielder DeAmez Ross enters on a tear. In Saturday’s rout, Ross went 5-for-6 with four RBIs. He also drove in two runs in Friday’s shutout, going 1-for-5. Over his past six games, Ross is batting .400 (10-for-25) with six RBIs.

Baylor reliever Cade Hansen will look to steady a staff that has surrendered 27 runs in two days. Hansen threw a scoreless inning Saturday, allowing one hit with two strikeouts. It was his second consecutive appearance without an earned run. For the season, he has a 4.50 ERA over 10 innings.

Series Notes

The Bears (25-25) have dropped four of their past five games. Baylor’s last win came April 28 against Texas-Arlington. The Knights, meanwhile, have won eight of their past 10, including a four-game sweep at Utah on April 24-25.

What’s Next

After Sunday’s series finale, UCF returns home to host Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday before a three-game set against Kansas State starting Thursday. Baylor travels to Utah for a three-game series beginning May 14.

Simulation Projection

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 7-3 UCF victory.