SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The University of the Pacific Tigers visit the University of San Francisco Dons on Saturday evening for the second game of a three-game West Coast Conference series at Dante Benedetti Diamond at Max Ulrich Field. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. The forecast calls for 62 degrees and cloudy skies.

Pacific (16-22 overall) is coming off a 10-5 victory over San Francisco on Friday night. The Tigers have won three of their last four games overall. San Francisco (18-20) has lost four of its last five, including Friday’s series opener.

Right-hander Garret Plata is a key player to watch for Pacific. The Tigers’ starter has been dominant in recent outings. On April 19 against Santa Clara, he threw 6.0 innings, allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 6 in a 7-1 win. On April 12 at Pepperdine, he worked 6.0 innings, allowing 0 hits and 2 earned runs with 8 strikeouts in a 9-4 victory. Over his last four starts, Plata has a 1.50 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 24.0 innings.

For San Francisco, right-handed reliever Alex Gomez is a player to watch. Gomez has made two scoreless appearances in his last three outings. On April 22 at California, he threw 2.0 hitless innings. On April 14 at Sacramento State, he tossed 1.0 inning with 2 strikeouts. He has allowed 2 earned runs over 4.1 innings this season.

The Dons will look to even the series after Friday’s loss. Pacific scored 10 runs on 12 hits in the opener. The Interstat game simulator projects a 4-3 Pacific victory.

Pacific’s next game is Sunday’s series finale at San Francisco. The Tigers then return home to face Cal State Bakersfield on Tuesday. San Francisco hosts San Jose State on Tuesday.