The Baylor Bears baseball team avoided a series sweep with a dramatic 8-4 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, April 12, 2026, at UC Baseball Stadium. Trailing 4-3 entering the ninth inning, Baylor erupted for five runs to secure the win in the finale of the three-game Big 12 conference series.
Baylor's ninth-inning rally was highlighted by key hits from the middle of the order. The comeback handed Cincinnati its first loss in Big 12 play this season. The Bearcats had won the first two games of the series on Thursday and Friday.
The victory improves Baylor's overall record for the 2026 season. The team will look to build on the momentum from the comeback win as they continue their conference schedule.