May 26, 2011
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Around the Bases
Jungmann of Texas
tosses one-hitter against Baylor
Hall hits for cycle for CMU, Charlotte
blanks UR, Maine upsets Stony Brook
Around the Tournaments
Big 12
#1 Texas 6, #5 Baylor 1 (BU eliminated)
#3 Oklahoma 3, #7 Texas Tech 1 (TTU eliminated)
#8 Missouri 6, #4 Oklahoma State 5
#2 Texas A&M 4, #6 Kansas State 1
 In
Oklahoma City, Taylor Jungmann (right) raised his record to 13-0
by tossing a one-hitter for Texas to eliminate Baylor at
Redhawks Ballpark. Jungmann gave up a RBI single to Max Muncy,
the second batter of the game, and recorded the next 27 outs
without allowing another hit. Jungmann walked four and struck
out seven. Brandon Loy went 3 for 5 with two runs and two RBI,
while Cohl Walla had two hits and drove in a pair for the
Longhorns (41-14). The Bears fall to 29-26 and will nervously
await Selection Monday. (photo courtesy of UT)
Burch Smith allowed one run in 8.2 innings as
Oklahoma ended the stay of Texas Tech in the Big 12 tourney.
Smith (10-3) gave up six hits and two walks while fanning eight.
Ryan Duke got the final out for his seventh save. Cameron
Seitzer went 2 for 2 with a homer and two walks for the Sooners
(41-16). Nick Popescu was 1 for 4 and drove in the lone run for
the Red Raiders (33-25).
Eric Garcia had a run-scoring single in the
bottom of the ninth to carry Missouri past Oklahoma State. Jesse
Santo had a two-run single to cap a five-run fifth for the
Tigers (26-30). Zach Johnson had a three-run homer in the eighth
and a two-run single in the ninth as the Cowboys (35-22) tied it
at 5.
Michael Wacha pitched eight strong innings as
Texas A&M shut down Kansas State. Wacha (7-3) gave up five hits
and one run with no walks and seven strikeouts. Nick Fleece
worked the ninth for his third save. Kenny Jackson had two hits
and drove in one for the Aggies (40-18). Jason King went 3 for 4
with one RBI for the Wildcats (35-22).
MAC
#2 Central Michigan 9, #6 Toledo 8 (UT
eliminated)
#4 Northern Illinois 4, #8 Bowling Green 2 (BGSU
eliminated)
#1 Kent State 5, #5 Eastern Michigan 4
#3 Miami 12, #7 Western Michigan 2
In Chillicothe, Ohio, Tyler Hall had a three-run
triple in the top of the ninth to complete the cycle and scored
the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly as Central Michigan rallied
past Toledo at VA Memorial Stadium. Hall singled in the first,
homered in the fourth and doubled in the fifth for the Chippewas
(30-26). Hall also walked twice, scored twice and drove in five.
Harvey Martin (2-3, 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R) got the win, while
Dietrich Enns pitched the ninth for his sixth save. Dan Sherwood
(3 for 4, 3 RBI) homered twice for the Rockets (26-29).
Jeff Zimmerman and Joe Etcheverry both drove in
two as Northern Illinois downed Bowling Green. Zimmerman had two
hits, including his 10th homer. The Huskies (30-26) took the
lead for good with three in the third. Andrew Kubiski and T.J.
Losby both drove in runs for the Falcons (20-31). Tom Barry
(5-5, 7.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 3 K) picked up the win, while Kyle
Glancy worked around a hit and a walk in the ninth for his 12th
save.
Casey Wilson pitched four hitless innings to
record his third save as Kent State edged Eastern Michigan.
Jimmy Ryder and Travis Shaw both had two hits and two RBI for
the Golden Flashes (41-14). Lee Longo had a pair of solo homers
for the Eagles (35-21).
In the day’s finale, Bryce Redeker went 3 for 5
with three RBI as Miami mauled Western Michigan. The Redhawks
(34-24) scored in each of the first four innings in building an
8-2 lead. Brad Gschwind (2 for 6, 2 RBI) and Ryan Kaup both
homered for Miami. Troy Forton had a two-run dinger in the
second for the Broncos (26-30). Tyler Melling (8-2) allowed six
hits in going the distance with six strikeouts.
Atlantic 10
#1 Charlotte 6, #5 Richmond 0
#2 Rhode Island 7, #6 La Salle 4
#3 Dayton 10, #6 La Salle 5 (La Salle eliminated)
In Camden, N.J., Andrew Smith and John Hamilton
combined on the one-hit shutout as Charlotte routed Richmond at
Campbell’s Field. Smith (9-4) allowed one hit and one walk with
five strikeouts. Smith pitched two hitless innings with one walk
and one strikeout. Justin Wilson had two hits and two runs,
while Corbin Shive knocked in two for the 49ers (40-14). Chris
Cowell had a hit and a walk for the Spiders (27-26-2).
Kyle Borden had two hits and three RBI as Rhode
Island handed a loss to La Salle. The Rams (31-20) put up five
in the bottom of the first and never looked back. Milan Adams
had two doubles, while Mike LeBel (2 for 3, 2 R) and Dan
Haverstick both drove in two for URI. John Bennie went 2 for 4
with a triple, one run and one RBI for the Explorers (28-25).
Dayton trailed 3-0 after one, but snapped a 4-4
tie with three in the seventh in eliminating La Salle in the
late game. C.J. Gillman had three hits, including a homer, and
four RBI for the Flyers (32-26). Tim Bury (4-2, 11 H, 5 R, 3 BB,
2 K) earned the complete-game victory. Jon Gyles had two hits
and two RBI for the Explorers (28-26).
America East
#2 Maine 8, #1 Stony Brook 1
#4 Albany 4, #3 Binghamton 1 (BU eliminated)
In Stony Brook, N.Y., Jeffrey Gibbs and Shaun
Coughlin combined on a one-hitter as Maine defeated Stony Brook
at Joe Nathan Field to advance to the championship game. Gibbs
(7-5) gave up one hit and one run with five walks and four
strikeouts. The lone hit was a two-out double in the first by
William Carmona. The run for the Seawolves (42-11) scored in the
fourth as Travis Jankowski drew a one-out walk, moved to second
on a throwing error, stole third and scored on a throwing error
by the catcher to make it 2-1. Coughlin struck out two over
three hitless innings to record his second save. Michael
Fransoso went 3 for 3 with a double, a homer and three RBI. Alex
Calbick also had a double and a grand slam while driving in five
for the Black Bears (31-22). Stony Brook had its 12-game win
streak snapped.
Earlier in the day, Zach Kraham pitched a
complete game with one unearned run as Albany survived against
Binghamton at Joe Nathan Field. Kraham (5-6) scattered eight
hits with three walks and five strikeouts. The Great Danes
(20-30) trailed 1-0 before scoring two in the eighth and two
more in the ninth. Josh Nethaway was 3 for 4 with a double, two
RBI, while Mike Tirri went 3 for 4 with a double, two runs and
one RBI for Albany. Peter Bregartner had three hits, including
two doubles, and drove in one for the Bearcats (21-28).
ACC
#5 Miami 7, #4 North Carolina 5
#2 Florida State 6, #6 Clemson 3
#3 Georgia Tech 6, #7 NC State 5 (15)
In Durham, N.C., Zeke DeVoss went 4 for 4 with
two walks and three RBI as Miami rallied past North Carolina at
Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Tar Heels (44-13) scored three
in the first and two in the fifth for a 5-0 lead before the
Hurricanes (35-20) put up four in the sixth, took the lead with
two in the seventh and adding an insurance run in the top of the
ninth. Stephen Perez had two hits and two RBI, while Harold
Martinez added two hits and two runs for Miami. Tommy Coyle had
three hits for UNC.
James Ramsey homered and drove in four as Florida
State defeated Clemson. Ramsey went 2 for 3 for the Seminoles
(41-27). Mike McGee had two hits, including a double, and one
run for FSU. Phil Pohl and Will Lamb both had two hits and a run
for the Tigers (40-18). Sean Gilmartin (11-1, 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2
BB, 3 K) got the win, while Daniel Bennett gave up a hit and a
walk in a scoreless ninth for his 13th save.
Mott Hyde reached on a one-out double and stole
home with two away in the top of the 15th as Georgia Tech edged
NC State in the day’s final contest. Zane Evans had two hits and
three RBI, while Matt Skole went 3 for 7 with a homer and two
RBI for the Yellow Jackets (40-18). Pratt Maynard had one hit,
three walks and two runs for the Wolfpack (34-24).
Atlantic Sun
#4 Mercer 2, #2 Jacksonville 1
#1 Stetson 7, #5 ETSU 2 (ETSU eliminated)
#6 Belmont 4, #3 Kennesaw State 1 (KSU
eliminated)
In Nashville, Tenn., Justin French and JT Odom
combined to hold Jacksonville to one run as Mercer advanced at
Marsh Stadium. French (6-2) allowed nine hits and one run in 6.1
innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Odom pitched 2.2
hitless innings with three strikeouts to secure his seventh
save. Billy Burns and Joe Winker both had two hits for the Bears
(38-18). Adam Brett Walker (2 for 4) homered for the Dolphins
(35-21).
 Will Dorsey struck out nine in 6.2 innings as
Stetson got past ETSU. Dorsey (7-5) allowed six
hits and two runs (one earned) with two walks. Mitchel Brennan
went 3 for 4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI for the
Hatters (41-17). Andrew Green went 2 for 4 with a double and one
RBI for the Bucs (36-21). (photo courtesy of Atlantic Sun
Conference)
 Belmont
stayed undefeated in the A-Sun tourney by eliminating Kennesaw
State. Chase Brookshire (5-4) hurled a complete game with eight
hits, one run, three walks and five strikeouts. The lone run for
the Owls (32-25) came in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Zelbo had
two doubles and two RBI, while Derek Hamblen and Dylan Craig
both had two hits and two runs for the Bruins (34-24). Ronnie
Freeman went 3 for 4, and Bucky Smith doubled twice and scored
for KSU. (photo by Tim Cowie)
Big East
#2 St. John’s 6, Pittsburgh 4
#5 Seton Hall 4, #1 Connecticut 3 (12)
#6 Louisville 7, #7 Cincinnati 5 (UC eliminated)
#8 Notre Dame 1, #4 West Virginia 0 (WVU
eliminated)
In Clearwater, Fla., St. John’s continues to
bolster its resume as it downed Pittsburgh at Bright House Field
to stay undefeated in its bracket. Jeremy Baltz drove in two as
the Red Storm (34-18) scored single runs in six of the final
seven innings. Joe Panik and Paul Karmas both had two hits and
two runs for St. John’s. Kevan Smith (3 for 4, 2 RBI) and David
Chester (2 for 4, 2 RBI) both homered for the Panthers (33-22).
Sean Hagan (6-2, 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 9 K) earned the win, while Matt
Carasiti (2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 K) got his seventh save.
In the Thursday finale, Mike Genovese was hit by
a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the tying run in the
bottom of the 12th and Dale Anderson got a walk with two away to
bring in the game-winner as Seton Hall outlasted Connecticut.
Doug Elliot had a RBI single with two away in the top of the
inning to give the Huskies (40-16-1) a one-run advantage. Mike
Nemeth finished with four hits and LJ Mazzilli had three hits
for UConn. Will Walsh had three hits and a run for the Pirates
(31-23).
In the first game of the day, Justin Amlung
picked up his 10th win as Louisville eliminated Cincinnati.
Amlung (10-2, 4 H, 3 R, 2 BB) fanned seven in 6.1 innings. Tony
Zych gave up two hits and walked one in the ninth before a
game-ending double play gave him his 13th save. Cade Stallings
(2 for 2, 3 R) homered for the Cardinals (30-28). Nic Spence
went deep for the Bearcats (30-27).
 Cole Johnson
(left) allowed three hits and struck out
seven in eight scoreless innings as Notre Dame eliminated West
Virginia. Dan Slania worked the ninth for his fourth save,
making the Irish's lone run, which came on a throwing error in
the second, stick. (photo courtesy of Notre Dame)
Big South
#5 Gardner-Webb 11, #6 Radford 5 (RU eliminated)
#1 Coastal Carolina 10, #4 Winthrop 6 (Winthrop
eliminated)
#2 Liberty 6, #3 Charleston Southern 1
 In
Lexington, Va., Zeke Blanton (right) went 4 for 5 with a double,
three runs and two RBI as Gardner-Webb eliminated Radford at
Gray-Minor Stadium. After a scoreless first, the Bulldogs
(32-22-1) put up crooked numbers in the next four innings to
take 9-5 lead. Brad Collins had a three-run homer in the second
for GWU. Matt Mack had a two-run dinger in the top of the fifth
for the Highlanders (31-25). (photo by Carlos Morales of
Sideline Sports)
 Hayes
Orton went 3 for 3, missing the cycle by a home run, and scored
three as Coastal Carolina outscored Winthrop. Taylor Motter went
2 for 2 with two runs and two RBI for the Chanticleers (39-18).
Adam Gliebe (2 for 5, 2 R, 2 RBI) and TJ Olesczuk (1 for 4, 2
RBI) both went deep for the Eagles (27-30). Matt Rein (9-2, 5.2
IP, 6 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 2 K) recorded the victory for Coastal.
(photo by Carlos Morales of Sideline Sports)
In the last game, Doug Bream went 4 for 4 with a
homer and three RBI as Liberty beat Charleston Southern to
remain undefeated in the tourney. Keegan Linza (11-3, 9 IP, 6 H,
1 R, 7 K) went the distance for the Flames (35-22). Blake Hunt
went 2 for 3 with one RBI for the Buccaneers (29-29).
Big Ten
#1 Illinois 5, #4 Ohio State 4
#2 Michigan State 7, #3 Purdue 1
#5 Minnesota 8, #6 Penn State 2 (PSU eliminated)
In Columbus, Ohio, Davis Hendrickson had a RBI
single to cap a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth as
Illinois edged Ohio State at Huntington Park. Justin Parr had
two hits and drove in a pair for the Illini (26-25). Greg
Solomon had a two-run homer and Brian DeLucia added a solo shot
for the Buckeyes (26-26).
Ryan Jones had two hits and three RBI to lead
Michigan State past Purdue. Torsten Boss added two hits and
knocked in a pair for the Spartans (35-19). Kurt Wunderlich
(10-2, 8 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K) earned the victory. Eric
Charles homered in the third for the Boilermakers (37-19).
In the first game of the day, Nick O’Shea had a
two-run homer to start the scoring and capped the eight-run
fourth with a RBI single as Minnesota eliminated Penn State.
Ryan Clark went deep for the Nittany Lions (32-22). Phil
Isaksson (4-4, 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 8 K) got the win, while
Billy Soule (3.2 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K) picked up his first save.
CAA
#1 James Madison 4, #4 Georgia State 0
#3 UNC Wilmington 7, #2 Old Dominion 0
In Wilmington, N.C., Sean Tierney tossed a
five-hit shutout as James Madison opened the tourney with a win
over Georgia State at Brooks Field. Tierney (10-1) walked two
and struck out six. Johnny Bladel went 3 for 4 with a double and
a run for the Dukes (38-17). David Herbek had two hits and two
runs for JMU. Carter Sackett had two hits, including a
two-bagger, for the Panthers (37-20). The Dukes have allowed six
runs in the past 57 innings, including three shutouts in their
past four games.
 Daniel
Cropper (right) threw a four-hit shutout as UNC Wilmington
blanked Old Dominion. Cropper (8-3) walked one and struck out
four. Matt Campbell was a triple short of the cycle while
scoring four and Hunter Ridge had a two-run homer in a three-run
fifth for the Seahawks (31-26). Andrew Cain also knocked in a
pair for UNCW. Joshua Wright had two hits for the Monarchs
(28-25). (photo by Joe Browning, UNCW)
Conference USA
#6 Houston 7, #2 Southern Miss 6 (14)
#3 East Carolina 4, #7 Tulane 2 (11)
#1 Rice 8, #5 Memphis 5
#4 UCF 6, #8 UAB 4
In Pearl, Miss., Ryan Still had a bunt single in
the bottom of the 14th to plate the game-winner as Houston edged
Southern Miss at Trustmark Park to secure a spot in the
championship game. Codey Morehouse (3-5) pitched 6.1 scoreless
innings with two hits, two walks and five strikeouts to earn the
victory. He also had three hits and three runs for the Cougars
(27-30). Kameron Brunty went 4 for 7 with two runs, while Marc
Bourgeois had three hits and three RBI for the Golden Eagles
(39-16).
Corey Thompson had a two-run double in the top of
the 11th to lift East Carolina past Tulane. Thompson had three
hits and three RBI for the Pirates (38-19). Kevin Brandt (7-3,
4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 3 K) got the win for ECU. Cody Robinson
had two hits and a run for the Green Wave (30-26).
Memphis scored five in the first, but Rice got
multiple runs in three of the final four innings to pull out the
victory. Phillip Chapman (2 for 4) had a two-run single and
Robby Graham (2 for 4) followed with a two-run homer in the
bottom of the first for the Tigers (29-27). The Owls (39-19) got
one in the fourth, three in the sixth, two in the seventh and
two in the ninth. Ryan Lewis went 3 for 3 with two walks and two
RBI, while Michael Ratterree also had three hits for Rice.
Anthony Rendon (2 for 4, 2 R) homered for the Owls. Tyler Duffey
(8-1, 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 K) earned the win in relief, while Tony
Cingrani (1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 K) recorded his 11th save.
In the day’s first contest, Jonathan Griffin had
a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the eighth to
erase a 4-3 deficit as UCF edged UAB. Derek Luciano had two
doubles and a run for the Knights (38-20). Nick Cicio (3-2, 3
IP, 1 H, 2 K) got the win in relief, while Joe Rogers struck out
two in the ninth for his ninth save. John Frost had two hits,
including a double, and one RBI for the Blazers (29-27).
Great West
#1 Utah Valley 3, #7 North Dakota 2
#3 Houston Baptist 17, #5 NJIT 3 (NJIT
eliminated)
#4 NYIT 4, #2 Northern Colorado 3 (10) (UNC
eliminated)
In Grand Forks, N.D., Blake Krahenbuhl allowed
two unearned runs in eight innings as Utah Valley nipped North
Dakota to reach the title game. Krahenbuhl (7-2) surrendered six
hits and two walks while striking out five. Josh Swenson got the
final three outs for his sixth save. Billy Burgess went 1 for 2
with two walks and one RBI for the Wolverines (33-22). Kris Kwak
went 2 for 2 with one run and one RBI for the Fighting Sioux
(12-34).
George Carroll ripped a two-run double down the
left-field line in the bottom of the 10th as NYIT eliminated
Northern Colorado. NYIT meets Houston Baptist in an elimination
game next. HBU, behind Jake Gonzalez's double, homer and five
RBI ended NJIT's season.
Horizon
All games scheduled for Thursday have been
postponed due to rain. Play will resume Friday at 10 a.m.
MAAC
#1 Manhattan 3, #4 Canisius 2
#3 Siena 6, #2 Rider 3
In Trenton, N.J., Manhattan tied it in the eighth
on a base hit by Ramon Ortega and won it in the bottom of the
ninth on a bases-loaded walk by Matt Troisi to defeat Canisius
to kickoff the tournament at Waterfront Park. John Soldinger
(10-2) went the distance for the Jaspers (32-17) with six hits,
two runs, two walks and six strikeouts. Sean Jamieson had two
hits and one RBI for the Golden Griffins (25-31).
 Kyle Baldani went 3 for 3 with two RBI as Siena
got past Rider. Dan Paolini (2 for 4, 2 R) homered for the
Saints (27-28). Neil Fryer (3 H, 1 BB, 2 K) pitched four
scoreless innings for his second save. Kyle Sumple (4-6, 5 IP, 7
H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K) was the starter and winner for Siena. Brandon Cotton had two
hits, including a double, and one run for the Broncs (33-17).
(photo courtesy of Siena Athletics)
MVC
#1 Creighton 6, #4 Missouri State 5
#6 Indiana State 7, #2 Wichita State 6
#6 Indiana State 7, #3 Illinois State 6 (ISU
eliminated)
#1 Creighton 5, #5 Southern Illinois 0 (SIU
eliminated)
In Omaha, Neb., Gabriel Thibodeaux went 2 for 3
with one RBI as Creighton nipped Missouri State to force a
deciding game Friday for a spot in Saturday’s title game. The
Bluejays (42-14) scored single runs in the sixth, seventh and
eighth to erase a 5-3 deficit. Reese McGraw (6-1, 1.2 IP, 1 K)
got the win, while Kurt Spomer (1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB) worked out of a
bases-loaded jam in the ninth for his 12th save. Brent Seifert
had two hits and three RBI for the Bears (33-22).
Jeremy Lucas had three hits and three runs as
Indiana State edged Wichita State. The teams will meet one more
time on Friday with the winner advancing to the championship
game. Ryan Walterhouse had two hits and two RBI for the
Sycamores (29-27). The Shockers (38-25) scored three in the
ninth and stranded a pair as the game ended. Don Lambert had
three hits and two RBI, and Johnny Coy had a two-run homer in
the fourth for WSU.
Indiana State scored a run in the bottom of the
eighth on a sacrifice fly by Robby Ort and held on to eliminated
Illinois State at TD Ameritrade Park. The Sycamores led 6-1
after four before a grand slam by Tyler McNeely (2 for 3) capped
a five-run fifth for the Redbirds (36-18). Ort drove in two,
while Tyler Wampler and Koby Kraemer both had three hits and a
run for Indiana State.
Greg Hellhake hurled a two-hit shutout as
Creighton stayed alive against Southern Illinois. Hellhake (4-4)
walked one and struck out five. After the game was scoreless for
the first four innings, the Bluejays scored in four of the final
five frames. Alex Staehely had a double and drove in two for
Creighton. Chris Murphy and Brock Harding had the hits for the
Salukis (23-34).
MWC
#6 New Mexico 6, #2 Utah 5
#1 TCU 12, #3 BYU 5 (BYU eliminated)
#3 BYU 8, #4 San Diego State 2 (SDSU eliminated)
In San Diego, Jacob Nelson had a run-scoring single with two
outs in the top of the ninth as New Mexico nipped Utah at Tony
Gwynn Stadium to advance to the championship game. Luke Campbell
went 3 for 4 with two RBI, while Kyle Stiner drove in two for
the Lobos (19-39). C.J. Cron and Cody Guymon both had two hits
and one RBI for the Utes (29-20). Alexis Garza (1-3, 5.1 IP, 4
H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K) earned the victory, while Gera Sanchez (1 IP,
1 K) got his seventh save.
Josh Elander had two hits, three runs and three
RBI, and Joe Weik added three hits and three runs as TCU avoided
elimination by beating BYU. After the Cougars had cut the lead
to 8-5, the Frogs scored four times in the eighth, thanks in
part to Zac Jordan's pinch-hit, two-run single.
Earlier, shortstop Andrew Law turned an unassisted triple play,
and Dane Nielsen had two hits and two RBI as BYU eliminated San
Diego State. Wes Guenther and Dillon Robinson each went 2 for 4
for the Cougars. Law's triple play came on a popup that was
called an infield fly. Runners at first and second broke and he
tagged both near second base.
OVC
#6 UT Martin 6, #5 Eastern Kentucky 2 (EKU
eliminated)
#3 Jacksonville State 8, #2 Southeast Missouri
State 2
#1 Austin Peay 2, #4 Tennessee Tech 1
In Jackson, Tenn., Alec Mills allowed one earned
run in 7.2 innings as UT Martin got past Eastern Kentucky at
Pringles Park. Mills (7-4) surrendered 10 hits and two runs with
no walks and six strikeouts. Alex Boshers (1.1 IP, 2 K) earned
his second save. Jordan Owen and Cory Stooksbury both went 2 for
4 with one run and one RBI for the Skyhawks (20-35). Austin
Grisham and Michael Garcia both had two hits for the Colonels
(21-36).
Lefty Casey Antley allowed four hits and two runs
in a career-best six innings to lead Jacksonville State past
Southeast Missouri State. Eric Underwood had three RBI, and Sam
Eberle added two hits and two RBI for the Gamecocks (36-21).
Todd Hornsby posted his OVC-record 15th save.
In the final game of the day, Jeremy Dobbs
dominated for eight innings as Austin Peay edged Tennessee Tech.
Dobbs (9-2) allowed four hits and one run with three walks and
nine strikeouts. Ryne Harper fanned two in the ninth for his
eighth save. Michael Blanchard went 2 for 3 with one double and
one run for the Govs (31-22). Zach Stephens doubled and drove in
one for the Golden Eagles (25-28).
SEC
#3 Florida 6, #7 Alabama 0
#4 Vanderbilt 7, #1 South Carolina 2
#2 Arkansas 7, #6 Mississippi State 2 (MSU eliminated)
#5 Georgia 3, #8 Auburn 2 (Auburn eliminated)
In Hoover, Ala., Hudson Randall tossed eight
scoreless innings, and Daniel Pigott and Bryson Smith each had
four hits as Florida advanced to the semifinals at Regions Park.
Randall allowed four hits and hasn't allowed an earned run to
the Tide in 21.1 career innings. Pigott scored three times, and
Smith had three RBI for the Gators.
In the final contest of the day, Vanderbilt used
a four-run ninth to pull away from South Carolina. Conrad Gregor
(2 for 4) and Mike Yastrzemski both drove in two for the
Commodores (46-9). Sonny Gray (10-3, 6.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1
BB, 7 K) earned the victory, while Navery Moore (1.1 IP, 1 BB)
notched his 10th save. Christian Walker had three hits and one
run for the Gamecocks (45-13).
In the first game, James McCann went 4 for 5 with
two runs and two RBI as Arkansas sent Mississippi State home.
McCann had a RBI single in a four-run first for the Razorbacks
(37-19). DJ Baxendale (9-2, 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 3 K) earned
the win, while Barrett Astin (4 IP, 2 H, 4 K) notched his third
save. Jarrod Parks had two hits and a run for the Bulldogs
(34-23).
Alex Wood went the distance as Georgia ended
Auburn’s season. Wood (5-7) gave up seven hits and two runs with
three walks and eight strikeouts. Peter Verdin had three hits,
while Zach Cone and Chase Davidson both drove in runs for the
Bulldogs (29-29). Casey McElroy (2 for 3) homered for the Tigers
(29-29).
Southern
#3 Samford 7, #7 Furman 1
#4 Georgia Southern 12, #8 Western Carolina 1
#6 Appalachian State 6, #2 UNC Greensboro 4 (UNCG
eliminated)
#5 College of Charleston 4, #1 Elon 3 (Elon
eliminated)
In Charleston, S.C., Charles Basford was one
hitter away from a complete game as Samford beat Furman at Riley
Park to stay undefeated in its bracket. Basford (7-4) allowed
eight hits and one unearned run in 8.2 innings with four walks
and five strikeouts. Joseph Burns recorded the final out to
secure the win. The Bulldogs (36-22) scored in each of the first
three innings in building a 6-0 cushion. Michael Johnson went 4
for 6 with a run and two steals, while Tyler Filliben drove in
three for Samford. Alex Abrams had three hits and one RBI for
the Paladins (24-32).
Andy Moye allowed one run in eight innings as
Georgia Southern handled Western Carolina. Moye (7-1) allowed
four hits and walked eight while striking out three. Victor
Roache drove in three, while Eric Phillips and Steve Cochrane
both had three hits and two RBI for the Eagles (34-23). Michael
Burruss had four hits and drove in one for GSU. Aaron Attaway
was 1 for 2 with one walk and one RBI for the Catamounts
(23-30-1).
In the first game of the day, Appalachian State
scored two in the bottom of the seventh to erase a 4-3 deficit
and added an insurance run in the eighth in eliminating UNC
Greensboro. Trey Holmes went 2 for 3 with two RBI, while Tyler
Zupcic added two hits and two runs for the Mountaineers (32-26).
Taylor Miller tossed two scoreless innings with one hit and one
strikeout for his 12th save. Bobby Martin had three hits and one
RBI for the Spartans (34-20).
College of Charleston tied it in the seventh and
took the lead in the eighth in eliminating Elon. Cole Rakar had
a single and scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth
for the Cougars (37-21). Kyle Owings (1-3) tossed two hitless
innings to earn the win. Marty Gantt homered and scored twice
for CofC. Jake Luce had a two-run double in the fifth for the
Phoenix (36-21).
Southland
#2 Stephen F. Austin 7, #6 UTSA 1
#8 Nicholls State 4, #5 Sam Houston State 1
#3 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 4, #7 Lamar 1 (Lamar
eliminated)
#1 Texas State 5, #4 Southeastern Louisiana 2 (SLU
eliminated)
In San Marcos, Texas, Jarid Scarafiotti went 3
for 4 with a dinger, three runs and three RBI as Stephen F.
Austin beat UTSA at Bobcat Stadium to stay unbeaten in its
bracket. Jackson Hook had four hits, including a pair of
doubles, and drove in one for the Lumberjacks (36-21). Chase
Wier (3-1, 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K) picked up the win. Ryan
Dalton had two hits and one RBI for the Roadrunners (27-31).
 In
the day’s last game, Patrick Shreve (left) outdueled Matt
Shelton as Nicholls State got past Sam Houston State. Shreve
(4-2) gave up seven hits and one unearned run with no walks and
three strikeouts in the complete-game victory. Shelton (7-3)
also went the distance, with 11 hits, three earned run, two
walks and seven punchouts. Jeremy Hill had two hits and drove in
a pair for the Colonels (28-27). (photo courtesy of Southland
Conference)
 In
the first game of the day, Todd Simko (right) pitched a
three-hitter as TAMUCC eliminated Lamar. Simko (10-6) allowed
one unearned run with three walks and seven strikeouts. Caleb
Marx had a two-run single in a four-run first for the Islanders
(35-23). Andy Mena drove in the lone run for the Cardinals
(29-27) with a sacrifice fly in the fourth. (photo courtesy of
Southland Conference)
 Carson
Smith struck out 10 in tossing a four-hitter as Texas State
rallied past Southeastern Louisiana. Smith (9-3) surrendered two
earned runs and walked five. The Bobcats (36-21) trailed 2-0
before plating five in the bottom of the seventh, capped by a
two-run homer by Casey Kalenkosky (left). Kalenkosky finished 2
for 3 for TSU. Justin Boudreaux went 2 for 2 with a run for the
Lions (35-22). (photo courtesy of Southland Conference)
Summit
#1 Oral Roberts 12, #4 Western Illinois 0
#2 South Dakota State 4, #3 North Dakota State 1
In Sioux Falls, S.D., it was the Killer B’s for
Oral Roberts as T.J. Bennett homered twice and drove in five,
and Drew Bowen tossed the six-hit shutout, to blank Western
Illinois in the tourney lid-lifter at Sioux Falls Stadium.
Bennett, who had one homer during the regular season, had a
three-run dinger to cap a five-run first and added a solo shot
in the fourth for a 6-0 advantage. Chris Elder went 4 for 5 with
three runs for the Golden Eagles (34-20). Bowen (5-2) walked
four and fanned seven in recording his first nine-inning
complete game. Ryan Cowhey had a double for the Leathernecks
(21-37).
In the late game, Eric Cain had a two-run homer
to cap a three-run third as South Dakota State defeated North
Dakota State. Blake Treinen (7-3, 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K)
earned the victory for the Jackrabbits (36-18), while Trever
Vermeulen (1.2 IP, 2 K) secured his 10th save. Tim Colwell and
Blake Turbak both had two hits for the Bison (21-31).
Sun Belt
#6 South Alabama 10, #3 Louisiana-Lafayette 6
#8 UALR 9, #4 Western Kentucky 5
#1 Troy 9, #5 Florida Atlantic 6
 In
Monroe, La., Garrett Harris (left) went the distance as South
Alabama outscored Louisiana-Lafayette at Warhawk Field. Harris
(8-3) allowed 10 hits and six earned runs with three walks and
five strikeouts. Jake Overstreet went 2 for 6 with a double and
three RBI, while Jordan Patterson knocked in a pair for the
Jaguars (30-26). Greg Fontenot (3 for 5) homered, while Ryan
Leonards had two hits and two RBI for the Ragin’ Cajuns (32-34).
(photo courtesy of Sun Belt Conference)
 UALR
stayed unbeaten in pod play with its win over Western Kentucky.
Jason Houston (right) went 3 for 5 with two homers, three runs
and three RBI, while Sean Bignall (2 for 4) drove in three for
the Trojans (22-32). Calvin Drinnen (6-6, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 4 BB,
2 K) earned the victory, while Garret Graziano (1.1 IP, 1 H) got
his first save. Logan Robbins had two hits and two runs, while
Ryan Huck went deep for the Hilltoppers (33-23). (photo courtesy
of Sun Belt Conference)
In the day’s finale, Troy snapped a 6-6 tie with
a run in the eighth and added two in the ninth in outscoring
Florida Atlantic. Tyler Hannah (2 for 3, 3 R, 4 RBI) and Adam
Bryant (3 for 4, 3 R, 3 RBI) both homered for the Trojans
(41-17). Bryant missed the cycle by a single. Joey Burkhalter
had a grand slam in a five-run fifth for the Owls (32-24).
Nathan Hill (5-2, 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 K) earned the win in relief.
The victory by Troy means UALR wins the pod and advances to the
title game.
WAC
#1 Hawaii 2, #5 San Jose State 1
#2 Fresno State 13, #3 Louisiana Tech 1
#4 Nevada 15, #6 New Mexico State 4 (NMSU
eliminated)
 In
Mesa, Ariz., Pi’ikea Kitamura had a two-run double to snap a
scoreless tie in the eighth as Hawaii edged San Jose State at
Hohokam Stadium. Danny Stienstra (3 for 4) had a run-scoring
single in the bottom of the eighth for the Spartans (34-25).
Matt Sisto (5-5, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 UE, 1 BB, 3 K) earned the victory
for the Rainbows (33-23). Lenny Linsky worked around two walks
in the ninth for his 13th save. Kolten Wong had two hits,
including a double, for Hawaii. (photo courtesy of WAC)
 Dusty
Robinson homered and drove in four as Fresno State run-ruled
Louisiana Tech in seven innings in a battle of Bulldogs.
Robinson had a three-run dinger in a five-run sixth. Greg
Gonzalez (11-0) went the distance, allowing four hits and one
run with two walks and three strikeouts. Danny Muno went 2 for 4
with four runs and two RBI for FSU (38-14). Aaron Judge and Pat
Hutcheson both had three hits and two runs for the victors. Will
Alvis homered for the lone run for Tech (33-26). (photo courtesy
of WAC)
Carlos Escobar Jr. had two hits and three RBI,
and Waylen Sing Chow had two runs and three RBI as Nevada
blasted New Mexico State. Braden Shipley went 3 for 3 with two
RBI, and Michael Turay contributed two hits, two runs and two
RBI for Nevada.
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