Brown University baseball eyes Ivy League title in game against Columbia

In a remarkable turnaround, the Brown University baseball team is chasing the Ivy League title.

Under first-year coach Frank Holbrook, the Bears have defied expectations after being picked to finish last in the preseason.

Now, with a 19-16 overall record and an 11-6 mark in league play, Brown has already clinched their first Ivy League Tournament berth since 2007.

The team’s success is built on a stellar pitching staff, led by senior Dylan Reid and freshman Drew Nelson, which boasts the conference's best ERA of 2.86.

Offensively, senior Mika Petersen has been unstoppable, maintaining a league-leading .453 batting average in conference games.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Brown hosts Columbia at the Attanasio Family Field for their final regular-season home game.

While they have already qualified for the postseason, a win against Columbia, followed by a series sweep against Penn, is essential for securing the No. 1 seed and the regular-season crown.

With momentum on their side, the Bears are ready to prove that their resurgence is no fluke.