In a thrilling NCAA baseball matchup, the USC Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 6-3 at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California. The highlight of the game was a powerful fourth inning where USC hit three home runs, starting with Augie Lopez's team-leading ninth homer of the season. Adam Lamb and Isaac Cadena followed with their own home runs, showcasing the Trojans' offensive strength. On the pitching front, Grant Govel delivered an impressive performance, striking out eight batters and improving his record to 7-0. The USC bullpen added five strikeouts, effectively shutting down Iowa's attempts to rally, despite the Hawkeyes hitting a two-run homer by Gable Mitchell in the fifth inning. Iowa finished with six hits and left nine runners on base, reflecting missed opportunities. USC looks to complete the series sweep against Iowa in their next game before embarking on a five-game road trip.