Feb. 26, 2012

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Appalachian State wins at LSU to capture series

Stanford stomps Texas, Valparaiso edges Arkansas, Fullerton nips TCU

In Baton Rouge, La., Rob Marcello allowed three hits and one run in 8.1 innings as Appalachian State defeated No. 8 LSU 11-1 Sunday to capture the series two games to one. Marcello (2-0) walked two and struck out four. Tyler Zupcic had a double and triple and drove in three, while Daniel Kassouf (3 for 4, 2B, 2 R) (pictured right) and Hector Crespo (2 for 4, 3 R) also added to the offense of the Mountaineers (4-2). ASU scored in seven of its nine at-bats, including a pair in each of the final three innings. Mason Katz walked twice and scored for the Tigers (5-2). It was the first three-game series win for ASU over an opponent from a BCS conference. It’s only other series win over a BCS opponent was a two-game sweep of Connecticut in 1985. LSU had not been held to five or less runs in a home series since scoring three in three games against Ole Miss in 1982. (photo courtesy of ASU Athletics/Dave Mayo)

No. 3 Stanford 15, No. 9 Texas 1

In Stanford, Calif., Stephen Piscotty knocked in four in two at-bats in a 13-run fourth as Stanford completed a three-game sweep of Texas at Sunken Diamond. Piscotty had a two-run double to make it 7-1 and a two-run single to cap the outburst at 14-1. Eric Smith went 2 for 4 with a double, two runs and three RBI, while Kenny Diekroeger was 3 for 5 with a double, two runs and two RBI for the Cardinal (7-0). Payton had two hits for the Longhorns (2-5). John Hochstatter (1-0, 6.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 K) registered the victory. All 15 runs against Texas were earned.

Valparaiso 10, No. 5 Arkansas 9 (10)

In Fayetteville, Ark., Tanner Vavra had a leadoff double and scored on a two-out single by Will Hagel in the top of the 10th as Valparaiso handed Arkansas its first loss of the season. Vavra went 3 for 5 with a double and three runs, while Hagel was 4 for 6 for the Crusaders (3-3). Elliott Martin doubled and drove in three, while Steven Scoby had three hits and two runs for Valpo. The Razorbacks (7-1) tied it in the bottom of the ninth as Dominic Ficociello (4 for 4, 2 2B, 3 R, 1 RBI) doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Matt Vinson (2 for 4). Matt Reynolds drove in three and Jacob Morris homered for Arkansas. The win came against the highest ranked team Valparaiso has defeated since April 25, 2001, a 4-2 victory over No. 1 Notre Dame in the nightcap of a doubleheader. It was also the program’s first win against an SEC opponent. The Crusaders are now 2-0 in extra-inning games after having not won one in 2011.

No. 20 Cal State Fullerton 11, No. 14 TCU 10

In Fullerton, Calif., Michael Lorenzen went 4 for 5 with a double, two runs and three RBI as Cal State Fullerton outscored TCU to win the series. The Titans (3-3) erased a 3-2 deficit with a nine-run fourth. The Horned Frogs (2-4) fought back to pull to within one, but fell short as the game was called after eight innings due to TCU travel curfew. Keegan Dale (3 for 4, 3 R, 2 RBI) was a home run short of the cycle, while Carlos Lopez went 3 for 5 with two RBI for Fullerton. Zac Jordan (1 for 3, 3 RBI), Jason Coats (4 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI) and Kyle Von Tungeln (2 for 4, HR, 2 R) had strong days at the plate for TCU.

No. 1 Florida 5, William and Mary 3

In Gainesville, Fla., Nolan Fontana (right) and Preston Tucker both homered as No. 1 Florida completed the sweep of William and Mary with a 5-3 win Sunday afternoon. The game was called with two outs in the top of the sixth due to heavy rain and unplayable field conditions. Michael Katz (3 for 3) had a run-scoring single in the first for the Tribe (2-5) before Fontana’s two-run shot in the third put the Gators (7-1) on top. W&M tied it in the fourth on a balk, but UF went ahead in the bottom of the frame on a two-run single by Justin Shafer (2 for 2). Tucker went deep in the fifth to make it 5-2 before Katz homered in the sixth to complete the scoring. Karsten Whitson (0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB) was forced to leave in the first. Steven Rodriguez (2-0, 3.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K) got the win in relief. (photo by Tim Casey)

No. 2 South Carolina 6, Elon 0

In Columbia, S.C., Colby Holmes and three relievers combined on the three-hit shutout as South Carolina completed the three-game sweep of Elon. Holmes (2-0) allowed three hits and three walks in 5.2 innings with six strikeouts to earn the victory. Vince Fiori (0.1 IP), Ethan Carter (2 IP, 1 K) and Evan Beal (1 IP, 2 K) held the Phoenix (4-3) hitless the rest of the way. L.B. Dantzler had a three-run homer in the first and Tanner English added a two-run triple in the second as the Gamecocks (6-0) took control early. Ryan Kinzella had two hits for Elon.

No. 4 Texas A&M 8, Holy Cross 2

In College Station, Texas, freshman Mitchell Nau drove in four in his first collegiate start as Texas A&M won its series against Holy Cross. Chris Sintetos had a two-run homer in the top of the second for the Crusaders (1-2) before the Aggies (6-1) answered with five in the bottom of the frame. Nau sparked the rally with a two-run double. He added sacrifice flies in the third and eighth. Rafael Pineda (2-0, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 8 K) earned the victory. Alex Maldonado had two hits for Holy Cross.

No. 6 Rice 7, Dallas Baptist 3

In Houston, Michael Ratterree had a three-run double in a four-run fifth as Rice swept a weekend series from Dallas Baptist. The Owls are 8-0 for the first time since 2001. The Patriots (3-4) scored single runs in the first and third before Rice got one in the fourth and took control with four in the fifth. Michael Fuda had two hits, including a double, and two runs for the Owls. Taylor Wall (3-0, 4.2 IP, 4 H, 1 UE, 2 K) got the win in relief, while Tyler Duffey (1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 K) earned his first save. Ronnie Mitchell went 2 for 3 with a triple, one run and one RBI for DBU.

No. 7 North Carolina 3, Wright State 0

In Chapel Hill, N.C., R.C. Orlan pitched four hitless innings of relief as North Carolina swept the three-game set from Wright State. The Tar Heels (5-1) recorded their second consecutive shutout and outscored the Raiders (1-5) 34-3. Orlan (2-0) did not walk a batter and struck out three. Michael Morin had two hits and two strikeouts in the ninth for his first save. UNC scored two in the third and one in the fifth. Tom Zengel went 2 for 3 with two runs for the Heels. Corey Davis and Zach Tanner both went 2 for 4 for Wright State, which outhit UNC 8-7.

No. 10 Georgia Tech 13, Ohio State 4

In Atlanta, Jake Davies and the Georgia Tech offense jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in winning the series against visiting Ohio State. The Yellow Jackets (6-2) scored three in the first and third innings and six in the bottom of the fifth to bury the Buckeyes (3-3). Davies (3 for 4, 3 R, 4 RBI, HR) led the way for the Yellow Jackets but teammates Sam Dove (3 for 3, R, RBI), Daniel Palka (2 for 4, 2 R, 2 RBI), and Kyle Wren (2 for 2, 2 R, 3 BB) also joined in on the hit parade. Kirby Pellant and Joe Ciamacco both went 2 for 4 for Ohio State. Dusty Isaacs (2-0, 5.2 IP, 5 H 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K) picked up his second win for Georgia Tech.

No. 11 Florida State 2, FIU 1

In Tallahassee, Fla., James Ramsey hit his third home run to lead Florida State past FIU in the rubber match of the weekend series. The solo shot for Ramsey (2 for 3, BB) came in the bottom of the fourth and put the Seminoles (6-1) up 1-0. FSU added another run in the seventh. Pablo Bermudez, Tyler James Shantz and Mike Martinez all had two hits for the Golden Panthers (1-5). Peter Miller picked up his first win, going five innings and allowing only one hit, while walking five and striking out four for the Seminoles.

No. 12 Miami (Fla.) 12, Albany 5

In Coral Gables, Fla., Rony Rodriguez doubled twice and knocked in two as Miami completed a three-game sweep of Albany. The Great Danes (0-3) scored three in the top of the eighth to pull to within one at 6-5 before the Hurricanes (7-0) erupted for six in the bottom of the frame. The game was called after eight innings due to travel curfew. Tyler Palmer (1 for 4, 3 R, 3 RBI), Dale Carey (3 for 3, 2B, 2 R, 1 RBI) and Michael Broad (2 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI) all contributed to the offense for Miami. Pete DiResta (3 for 4) homered twice for Albany.

No. 13 Georgia 3, Winthrop 0

In Athens, Ga., Taylor Hicks and two relievers combined on the three-hit shutout as Georgia swept its series with Winthrop. Hicks (2-0) gave up two hits in six innings with six strikeouts. Ross Ripple fanned one in a hitless seventh before Blake Dieterich allowed one hit and one walk over the final two innings to earn his second save. The Bulldogs (7-0) scored one in the third and two in the sixth. Curt Powell went 2 for 2 with one RBI, while Hunter Cole homered for Georgia. Matt Lobacz doubled for the Eagles (0-7).

No. 16 Clemson 9, Maine 6

In Clemson S.C., Phil Pohl delivered a two-run double in a five-run sixth to help Clemson overcome a 6-0 deficit and take the lead over Maine. The Black Bears (1-2) scored six runs through the first four innings thanks to some shoddy defensive work by the Tigers (4-2), who committed a total of five errors on the day. However, Clemson responded with two runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth before erupting for five in the sixth to take the lead for good. The double by Pohl (2 for 5, 2 R) immediately followed a Steve Wilkerson (4 for 5, 3 R, 2 RBI) double that had tied the game at 6. Richie Shaffer also had a solid day offensively for Clemson, going 2 for 4 with a homer. Colin Gay (3 for 5, R) and Fran Whitten (2 for 4, RBI, BB) led the way for Maine in a losing effort.

No. 17 Oklahoma 8, Hartford 3

In Norman, Okla., Steven Okert pitched eight strong innings to pick up his first win and helped Oklahoma complete a sweep of Hartford. It was the 600th career victory for head coach Sunny Golloway. Okert (1-0, 8 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K), who threw 101 pitches, was buoyed by an Oklahoma offense that somehow scored eight runs despite only recording two hits. The Sooners (4-2) were helped greatly by the Hartford pitching staff, which allowed 12 walks, and defense, which committed three costly errors. Hunter Lockwood had one of the Sooners’ hits, a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth. Brady Sheetz went 3 for 4, while Trey Stover and James Alfonso had two hits for Hartford (0-3).

No. 18 Oregon State 13, Kansas State 5

In San Diego, Danny Hayes had a grand slam as Oregon State powered past Kansas State at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Jake Rodriguez (2 for 4, 2R) and Michael Conforto (1 for 4, 2 R, 2 RBI) also went deep for the Beavers (5-3). OSU scored in four of the first six innings, including four in the second and six in the sixth. Jake Brown went 2 for 2 with two walks and two runs, while Wade Hinkle went 2 for 5 with two RBI for the Wildcats (3-4). Mike Kindel also went deep for KSU. Matt Boyd (2-0, 4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 2 K) registered the win.

Oregon 7, No. 19 Vanderbilt 6

In Nashville, Tenn., Aaron Jones had a two-run double in a four-run sixth as Oregon completed a three-game sweep at Vanderbilt. Aaron Payne went 3 for 4 with a double, two runs and one RBI, while Scott Heinman went 2 for 3 with a home run as the Ducks (7-1) extended their win streak to seven. Connor Castellano went 2 for 3 with a double, two walks and two RBI. Brando Tessar (2-0, 5 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K) was the starter and winner, while Jimmie Sherfy (2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 5 BB, 4 K) picked up his second save.

Arizona State 11, UC Riverside 2

In Tempe, Ariz., Joey DeMichele went 3 for 4 with a double, a homer, two runs and four RBI as Arizona State won the series against UC Riverside. It was the 100th win for Tim Esmay, head coach of the Sun Devils (5-1). Kasey Coffman went 3 for 3 with a double and three runs for ASU. Devyn Bolasky and Vince Gonzalez both had two hits and one RBI for the Highlanders (3-4). Trevor Williams (2-0, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K) earned the win.

UCLA 8, Baylor 6

In Los Angeles, Cody Regis had a two-run double in a four-run eighth as UCLA turned a two-run deficit into a two-run lead in winning its series with Baylor at Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Bears (6-2) scored one in the top of the eighth to take a 6-4 advantage before the outburst by the Bruins (4-3) in the bottom of the frame. Pat Valaika went 3 for 4 with four RBI and finished a home run short of the cycle for the home team. Max Muncy (2 for 4, 3 R, 3 RBI) homered twice and Logan Vick (2 for 5) also went deep for Baylor.

Texas State 6, Houston 0

In Houston, Kyle Finnegan and two relievers combined on the five-hit shutout as Texas State won its series at Houston. Finnegan (2-0) allowed five hits and three walks in six innings with four strikeouts. Louis Head tossed two hitless innings before Jeff McVaney worked a perfect ninth with one strikeout to secure the win. The game was scoreless through five before the Bobcats (4-3) put up three in the sixth, one in the eighth and two in the ninth. Ben McElroy and Brooks Orton both had two hits and two RBI for Texas State. Chase Jensen went 1 for 3 with a walk for the Cougars (4-3).

Maryland 2, East Carolina 1

In Greenville, N.C., Alfredo Rodriguez delivered a run-scoring single in the top of the ninth to carry Maryland past East Carolina in the final game of the Keith LeClair Classic. The Terps (5-1) went 3-0 in the tourney, with wins over Western Carolina, Purdue, and the host Pirates (5-2), without allowing an earned run. Maryland is off to its best start since 1987. Charlie White and Ryan Holland both had two hits for the Terps. Brett Harman (5 IP, 5 H, 1 UE, 2 BB, 4 K) gave Maryland a solid start. Korey Wacker (1-0) allowed a walk in the eighth in picking up the win, while Jimmy Reed worked a hitless ninth to record his third save. Tim Younger was 1 for 1 with two walks and a run for ECU.

Purdue 14, Western Carolina 7

In Greenville, N.C., Tyler Spillner went 4 for 4 with a double, four runs and two RBI as Purdue outscored Western Carolina in the Keith LeClair Classic. The Catamounts (4-3) tied the game at 7-7 with four in the top of the sixth before the Boilermakers (5-1) exploded for seven in the bottom of the frame. Eric Charles (3 for 4, 2B, 1 R), Kevin Plawecki (3 for 4, 2B, 1 R) and Cameron Perkins (1 for 4) all drove in three for Purdue, which went 2-1 on the weekend. Jacob Hoyle had three hits and three RBI, while Adam Martin homered and drove in two for WCU.

Rhode Island 2, Connecticut 0

In Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Anthony Pisani and three relievers combined on the six-hit shutout as Rhode Island blanked Connecticut on the final day of the Cougar Invitational. Pisani (2-0) allowed three hits and three walks in six innings with five strikeouts to pick up the victory. Mike Bradstreet pitched a hitless ninth with one strikeout to notch his second save. The Rams (4-2) scored unearned runs in the fifth and eighth, finishing with three hits. URI went 3-0 this weekend, with wins over host College of Charleston and Xavier. Ryan Fuller went 1 for 2 with two walks for the Huskies (2-4). Anthony Marzi (0-1, 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 UE, 3 BB, 3 K) took the loss.

Coastal Carolina 3, NC State 2

In Myrtle Beach, S.C., Justin Creel went 3 for 3 with one run and one RBI as Coastal Carolina edged NC State at BB&T Coastal Field. Andrew Ciencin and Danny Canela drove in runs in the top of the third for the Wolfpack (5-2). The Chanticleers (3-3) scored one in the fourth and took the lead with two in the seventh. Aaron Burke (1-0, 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 K) earned the win in relief, while Ryan Connolly allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth for his second save. NC State pitchers combined for 17 strikeouts, starter Carlos Rodon (3 H, 1 R, 2 BB) fanned 10 in four innings and Ethan Ogburn (3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB) struck out seven in four innings.

Tennessee 10, Seton Hall 2

In Knoxville, Tenn., Jared Allen had a two-run double in a four-run first as Tennessee completed a three-game sweep of Seton Hall. The Volunteers are 7-0 for the first time since 2003. Allen and Chris Fritts (1 for 1, 3B, 2 BB) both drove in three, while Zach Osborne went 3 for 3 with three runs for UT. Nick Blount (2-0, 6 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K) picked up the victory. Mike Genovese and Giuseppe Papaccio both had one hit and one RBI for the Pirates (2-5).

Southern Miss 8, Troy 1

In Hattiesburg, Miss., Boomer Scarborough tossed five scoreless innings as Southern Miss won its series against Troy. Scarborough (1-0) allowed two hits and five walks with two strikeouts. Mason Robbins and Travis Creel both drove in two for the Golden Eagles (4-3). Southern Miss scored two in the first and four in the third to take control. Clay Holcomb went 1 for 3 and scored the lone run for the Trojans (3-3).

Stony Brook 4, Nicholls 1

In Thibodaux, La., James Campbell and Frankie Vanderka combined on the two-hitter as Stony Brook downed Nicholls at Ray E. Didier Field. Campbell (1-0) allowed two hits and one run in seven innings with two walks and seven strikeouts for the victory. Vanderka tossed two hitless innings with two strikeouts to record his first save. Jeremy Hill had a RBI groundout in the first for the Colonels (2-5). The Seawolves (4-0) tied it in the second and took the lead with two in the fourth. Cole Peregine drove in two, while Travis Jankowski, Pat Cantwell, Maxx Tissenbaum and Kevin Krause all had two hits for Stony Brook.

Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 1

In Minneapolis, Milwaukee scored three in the seventh to break a 1-1 deadlock in splitting its four-game series with Minnesota at the Metrodome. Paul Hoenecke went 2 for 2 with a walk and two runs, while Mark Strey drove in two for the Panthers (2-5). Dan Olinger went 2 for 3 with one RBI for the Golden Gophers (3-4). Alex Erdmann (1-0) fanned one in 0.2 innings of relief to earn the win. Jordan Guth allowed one hit in the ninth with one strikeout to record the save.

Bethune-Cookman 2, USF 0

In Tampa, Fla., Rayan Gonzalez and Jordan Daily combined on the shutout as Bethune-Cookman won its series at USF. Gonzalez (2-0) allowed three hits in seven innings with no walks and seven strikeouts. Dailey surrendered two hits in two innings with two strikeouts to pick up his second save. The Wildcats (4-3) scored single runs in the first and seventh. Brashad Johnson (3 for 4) and Josh Johnson both doubled and drove in one. James Ramsay and Buddy Putnam both had two hits for the Bulls (4-3).

FGCU 5, Bryant 1

In Fort Myers, Fla., Brandon Bixler was one out from a no-hitter as FGCU completed the series sweep of Bryant. David Soltis singled up the middle with two away in the top of the ninth, driving in Kevin Brown with the lone run for the Bulldogs (2-4). Bixler (1-1) walked three and struck out 12, throwing 136 pitches. Danny Patrick came in and struck out the final hitter to secure the victory. Mike Reeves went 1 for 3 and drove in three for the Eagles (4-3).

Florida Atlantic 7, Manhattan 3

In Boca Raton, Fla., Florida Atlantic scored two in the seventh and four in the eighth to erase a 2-1 deficit and take three of four from Manhattan. Mike Albaladejo (3 for 3, 2 RBI) had a sacrifice fly in the seventh to tie it before Corey Keller drove in the go-ahead run later in the frame. Kyle Newton homered and Nathan Pittman added a two-run double in the eighth. Alex Hudak also homered for the Owls (6-1). Nick Camastro went 2 for 4 with two RBI for the Jaspers (1-3).