Auburn 6, No. 5 Vanderbilt 4

In Auburn, Ala., Kyler Deese’s three-run double sparked a five-run sixth inning as Auburn slipped past Vanderbilt in the SEC. Keegan Thompson (4-2) turned in 6.2 innings with three earned runs and eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings for the Tigers (1-3, 15-7). Damon Haecker went 2 for 4 with a run and an RBI as the Tigers touched up Carson Fulmer (3-1) for seven hits and six runs (one earned) in 5.2 innings. Bryan Reynolds went 2 for 2 with a run for the Commodores (3-1, 17-5).

 

Oklahoma State 7, No. 1 TCU 6 (12)

In Fort Worth, Texas, Dustin Williams smacked a two-out homer in the top of the 12th as Oklahoma State took the opener of its Big 12 series at TCU. Koda Glover (1-2, 2 IP, H, BB, 2 K) worked around a one-out single in the bottom of the 12th to record the victory for the Cowboys (1-0, 15-6). Cody Jones (2 for 5, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI) had an RBI triple in the bottom of the ninth for the Horned Frogs (3-1, 16-3) to force the extra frames. Corey Hassel had two hits and two runs, while Gage Green (1 for 5, 2 R) and Connor Costello (2 for 5) also went deep for OSU. Connor Wanhanen went 3 for 4 with two runs for TCU.

 

No. 10 Virginia 8, No. 12 Florida State 4

In Charlottesville, Va., Matt Thaiss went 2 for 3 with a double, a homer, three runs and three RBI as Virginia rallied past Florida State to kick off their ACC series. Kenny Towns added two hits, two runs and two RBI for the Cavaliers. Virginia used a five-run seventh to pass the Seminoles. Kevin Doherty (1-0, 1.1 IP, H, BB, 2 K) earned the win in relief of starter Nathan Kirby (6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 11 K). Josh Sborz allowed one hit and one walk over the final 1.2 innings with four strikeouts to notch his fifth save. Taylor Wells went 2 for 5 with one run and one RBI for FSU.

 

No. 14 Arizona State 7, No. 16 Oregon 6 (10)

In Eugene, Ore., David Greer was hit by a pitch and scored on an error in the top of the 10th as Arizona State edged Oregon to begin their Pac-12 series. The Ducks (1-3, 14-7) had scored single runs in the seventh and eighth to force the extra frame. Greer had a two-run single to cap a five-run fifth for the Sun Devils (3-1, 14-6). Ryan Burr (4-0, H, 2 BB) fanned five over two innings to earn the win, while Eric Melbostad retired three in the bottom of the 10th to register his first save. Brandon Cuddy (2 for 5, 2 R) homered for Oregon.

 

Ole Miss 4, No. 3 Florida 1

In Oxford, Miss., Christian Trent allowed a run on three hits in 6.1 innings, and J.B. Woodman and Austin Knight each contributed two RBI as Ole Miss knocked off Florida in the SEC. Woodman hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give Trent (4-1) an early lead. Knight added a two-run single in the sixth for the Rebels (2-2, 12-9). Scott Weathersby closed with 2.2 scoreless innings for his second save. Mike Rivera drove in the lone run for the Gators (2-2, 19-4).

 

Missouri 3, No. 6 South Carolina 2

In Columbia, Mo., Reggie McClain allowed five hits and two earned runs in 8.1 innings, and Trey Harris had a two-run single as Missouri topped South Carolina in SEC play. McClain (4-1, 1.74 ERA) turned it over to Breckin Williams, who posted his sixth save for the Tigers (4-0, 17-5). Wil Crowe (3-2) tossed a complete game with six hits and three runs (two earned) for the Gamecocks (3-1, 17-5). Zach Lavy had a two-out single to break a 2-2 tie and give Mizzou the lead. Kyle Martin and DC Arendas drove in runs for South Carolina.

 

Old Dominion 12, No. 8 Rice 4

In Norfolk, Va., P.J. Higgins went 3 for 6 with two runs and two RBI, and Derek Francis added two hits and two RBI as Old Dominion knocked off Rice in C-USA play. Greg Tomchick (3-1) allowed two earned runs in 5.2 innings as the Monarchs (2-2, 11-7) picked up their second win over a Top 10 opponent after beating No. 1 Virginia last week. Kirby Taylor went 3 for 4 with a run for the Owls (6-1, 15-8), who stranded 15 runners.

 

No. 2 LSU 16, Arkansas 3

In Fayetteville, Ark., Chris Sciambra tripled and drove in four as LSU evened its SEC series with Arkansas. The Tigers (3-2, 20-3) scored multiple runs in five different frames, including four in the fifth and six in the ninth. Andrew Stevenson went 4 for 6 with two runs and one RBI, while Jared Foster added three hits, including a homer, and three RBI for LSU. Alex Lange (5-0, 7 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 6 K) recorded the victory. Carson Shaddy had a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth for the Razorbacks (1-4, 11-10).

 

No. 4 Texas A&M 4, Alabama 2

In Hoover, Ala., Ryne Birk had a two-run double to cap a three-run seventh as Texas A&M took the opener of its SEC series at Alabama. Ronnie Gideon went 2 for 4 with a run for the undefeated Aggies (4-0, 23-0). Grayson Long (5-0, 3 H, R, 2 BB) fanned 14 in six innings. Ryan Hendrix (2 H, BB, K) allowed an unearned run in the ninth for his fifth save. Mikey White had two hits and a run for the Crimson Tide (2-2, 12-8).

 

No. 7 UCLA 14, Utah 2

In Los Angeles, Brett Stephens and Trent Chatterton both drove in three as UCLA thumped Utah to kick off their Pac-12 series. The Bruins (3-1, 15-5) scored six in the first and six more in the eighth. Stephens (3 for 6) doubled and homered, while Chatterton (2 for 4, 3 R) also doubled for the victors. James Kaprielian (6.2 IP, 5 H, UE, 3 BB, 7 K) improved to 5-1. Cole Taylor went deep for the Utes (2-2, 7-13).

 

Cal Poly 5, No. 9 USC 4

In San Luis Obispo, Calif., Mark Mathias had a two-run single to highlight a five-run sixth as Cal Poly edged USC. Mathias and John Schuknecht both had three hits for the Mustangs (7-11). Casey Bloomquist (1-2, 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K) earned the victory, while Danny Zandona (3 IP, H, 4 K) recorded his third save. Timmy Robinson tripled and knocked in three for the Trojans (17-5).

 

No. 11 UCF 6, Presbyterian 5

In Orlando, Fla., Derrick Salberg drew a bases-loaded walk with two away in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally as UCF edged Presbyterian. Matt Diorio delivered a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the ninth to bring in the tying run for the Knights (19-4). Jacob Midkiff and AJ Priaulx both had two hits, a double and one RBI for the Blue Hose (14-8).

 

No. 13 Louisville 2, Notre Dame 0

In Notre Dame, Ind., Kyle Funkhouser and Drew Harrington combined on a four-hit shutout as Louisville blanked Notre Dame in the ACC series opener. Funkhouser (2-2) allowed four hits and three walks in seven innings with eight strikeouts. Harrington pitched two perfect innings with three punchouts for his third save. Mike White (2 for 3) had a two-run single in the second for the Cardinals (6-1, 16-6). Scott Kerrigan (1-3, 7 H, 2 R, 6 K) went the distance for the Irish (3-4 15-5).

 

No. 15 Texas Tech 6, Oklahoma 1

In Norman, Okla., Ryan Moseley and Corey Taylor combined on a three-hitter as Texas Tech took care of Oklahoma in the Big 12 series opener. Moseley (2-2) allowed three hits and one unearned run in seven innings with two walks and six strikeouts to record the victory. Taylor retired the final six hitters to secure the win. Cory Raley went 3 for 4 with a double, a run and two RBI to lead the offense for the Red Raiders (1-0, 16-6). Taylor Alspaugh went 2 for 3 with a run for the Sooners (0-1, 15-9).

 

No. 18 Miami 15, Wake Forest 2

In Winston-Salem, N.C., David Thompson homered twice and drove in seven as Miami whipped Wake Forest to open their ACC series. Thompson (3 for 4) also doubled for the Hurricanes (5-3, 17-6), who scored three in the first and seven in the second. Thomas Woodrey (3-1, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, ER, BB, 4 K). Will Craig had two hits and one RBI for the Demon Deacons (3-4, 14-9).

 

UT Arlington 7, No. 19 UC Santa Barbara 5

In Santa Barbara, Calif., Jackson Morris went 4 for 4 with four RBI to lead UT Arlington past UC Santa Barbara. Travis Sibley had a three-run double in the seventh to erase a 3-2 deficit and Morris added a two-run single later in the frame for the Mavericks (11-8). Zach Hobbs (1-1, 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 BB, K) picked up the win, while Colin Tornberg allowed one hit and struck out one in the ninth for his sixth save. Robby Nesovic knocked in two for the Gauchos (13-6).

 

No. 20 Illinois 13, USF 1

In Champaign, Ill., Pat McInerney went 3 for 3 with two doubles, a run and two RBI as Illinois thumped USF to begin their weekend series. The Illini (16-4-1) led 4-1 before plating five in the seventh and four in the eighth. Adam Walton had two hits and two RBI, while Reid Roper went 2 for 3 with a double, a homer and three runs. Kevin Duchene (3-1, 7 IP, 2 H, UE, BB, 8 K) earned the victory. Austin Lueck had two hits and a run for the Bulls (15-7-1).