Conway Regional
#4 Rider 11, #1 Coastal Carolina 10 (10)
#2 Duke 12, #3 UNCW 3
John Volpe and Brian Skettini had RBI singles in the top of the 10th and centerfielder Richie Sica had a diving catch to end the game with the bases loaded as Rider outlasted Coastal Carolina for its first Regional win since 1987. Jack Winsett had two hits and four RBI for the Broncs (36-19), who did not have a hit in the first six innings but put up nine runs in the seventh. Caden Bodine went 3 for 6 with two runs and two RBI, while Ty Dooley had two hits, including a homer, and three RBI for the Chanticleers (39-20).
MJ Metz smacked three home runs and knocked in five as Duke downed UNCW. Metz had a solo shot in the fourth that knotted the score at 2-2. His two-run dinger in the fifth put the Blue Devils (36-21) up 6-3. His two-run homer highlighted a six-run seventh. Damon Lux went 2 for 4 with a double, a homer, two runs and three RBI for Duke. Trevor Marsh homered, while Bryan Arendt doubled twice and scored once for the Seahawks (34-22).
Auburn Regional
#4 Penn 6, #1 Auburn 3 (11)
#3 Samford 4, #2 Southern Miss 2 (10)
Ryan Taylor had an RBI double to spark a three-run 11th as Penn surprised Auburn for its first NCAA Regional victory since 1990. Jackson Appel (3 for 4, 2 BB, 2 R) had a two-run homer in the eighth to give the Quakers (33-14) a 3-2 edge. Brody Moss walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth for the Tigers (34-22-1) to even the score at 3-3. Carson Ozmer (2-2, 3.1 IP, H, BB, 3 K) earned the win for Penn.
Josh Rodriguez homered to snap a 1-1 tie and spark a three-run 10th as Samford outlasted Southern Miss. Garrett Staton went 4 for 5 with two doubles, one run and two RBI for the Bulldogs (37-23). Dustin Dickerson went 2 for 3 with a walk, a double and one RBI for the Golden Eagles (41-18). Tanner Hall (8 H, R, 2 BB) fanned nine in 9.0 innings for Southern Miss.
Stillwater Regional
#3 Washington 8, #2 DBU 5
#4 Oral Roberts 6, #1 Oklahoma State 4
Mac McCroskey had three hits, including a double, and three RBI to lead ORU past OSU and extend the win streak to 19 games. McCroskey drew a walk with the bases loaded in the third to give the Golden Eagles (48-11) a 2-0 lead. His RBI single in the fifth made it 3-0 and sparked a three-run rally for ORU. McCroskey added an RBI single in the eighth to make it 6-2. Caleb Isaacs (7-0, 4.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 4 K) registered the win, while Cade Denton (2.0 IP, H, R, BB, 5 K) earned his 13th save. Zach Ehrhard and Aidan Meola both homered in the eighth for the Cowboys (41-19).
Michael Snyder had a two-run homer to snap a 1-1 tie to spark a seven-run fifth that was capped by a three-run dinger by Johnny Tincher as UW outscored DBU. Will Simpson had three hits and two runs for the Huskies (35-18). George Specht had two hits and two RBI for the Patriots (45-15).
Baton Rouge Regional
#1 LSU 7, #4 Tulane 2
#2 Oregon State 18, #3 Sam Houston 2
Paul Skenes pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts as LSU took care of Tulane. Skenes (11-2) allowed seven hits and two runs with no walks. He also caught a line drive between his legs that started a double play. Hayden Travinski went 2 for 3 with a double, two walks, two runs and two RBI for the Tigers (44-15). Brennan Lambert (2 for 4) had a two-run homer in the seventh for the Green Wave (19-41).
Micah McDowell and Gavin Turely each had three-run homers and drove in six runs as Oregon State hammered Sam Houston. McDowell went 4 for 4 with four runs, and Turley went 3 for 4 with three runs for the Beavers (39-18), who built an 8-0 lead with four-run first and third innings. Trent Sellers was the beneficiary of the offensive outburst and worked 7.1 innings with three hits and two earned runs – a two-run homer from Sam Houston’s Justin Wishkoski in the first inning.
Charlottesville Regional
#1 Virginia 15, #4 Army West Point 1
#2 East Carolina 14, #3 Oklahoma 5
Ethan Anderson had a three-run homer in a six-run first as UVA rolled past Army. The Cavaliers (46-12) added four in the second for an early 10-0 advantage. Anderson went 2 for 4 with three runs and three RBI, while Henry Godbout was 3 for 5 with three runs and two RBI for UVA. Brian Edgington (8-3) pitched five perfect innings with four strikeouts to earn the victory. Ross Friedrick walked and scored for the Black Knights (38-17).
Carter Cunningham went 2 for 4 with a homer, two runs and three RBI as ECU defeated OU. Joey Berini had four hits, including a home run, and two RBI, while Lane Hoover went 3 for 4 with two runs for the Pirates (46-17). Trey Yesavage (7-1, 5.1 IP, 4 H, R, 2 BB, 7 K) recorded the victory. Dakota Harris and Easton Carmichael both had two hits and one RBI for the Sooners (31-27).
Clemson Regional
#1 Clemson 12, #4 Lipscomb 5
#2 Tennessee 8, #3 Charlotte 1
Billy Amick had a grand slam in the eighth and knocked in five as Clemson powered past Lipscomb to extend its win streak to 17 games. Caden Grice went 2 for 3 with a double, a homer, three runs and three RBI for the Tigers (44-17). Alex Vergara (3 for 5) went deep twice for the Bisons (36-25).
Andrew Lindsey struck out 10 in 7.0 innings as UT downed Charlotte. Lindsey (3-2) allowed five hits, one walk and one run. Griffin Merritt went 3 for 4 with a homer, two runs and three RBI, while Christian Moore had a double, a homer, two runs and three RBI for the Vols (39-19). Austin Knight went 2 for 4 with a home run for the 49ers (34-27).
Columbia Regional
#1 South Carolina 19, #4 CCSU 1
#3 NC State 5, #2 Campbell 1
Will McGillis (2 for 3, 2 R) and Ethan Petry (1 for 3, 2 R) each homered and drove in three, and South Carolina used an 11-run fourth inning to ambush Central Connecticut State. Michael Braswell (2 for 6, 2 R) and Gavin Casas (3 for 3, 3 R) also drove in three runs for the Gamecocks (39-19). James Hicks tossed five innings with one hit and six strikeouts for South Carolina. Jimmy Sullivan had two hits and a run for the Blue Devils (36-12).
LuJames Groover III homered twice and scored three as NCSU defeated Campbell. Groover went deep in the first and seventh innings for the Wolfpack (36-19). Justin Lawson (5-0) tossed 3.1 innings of scoreless relief with one hit, one walk and four strikeouts to earn the win. Lawson Harrill, Chandler Riley and Dalen Thompson each had two hits for the Camels (44-14).
Coral Gables Regional
#2 Texas 4, #3 Louisiana 2
#1 Miami 9, #4 Maine 1
Lucas Gordon fanned eight in 7.0 innings as Texas topped ULL. Gordon (7-1) allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and gave up one run. Zane Morehouse (2.0 IP, 2 H, R, 2 K) earned his sixth save. Mitchell Daly homered in the sixth to tie the game and Porter Brown added an RBI single later in the frame to put the Longhorns (39-20) on top. Dylan Campbell delivered a two-run double in the seventh as UT took a 4-1 lead. Carson Roccaforte had two hits, including a homer, for the Ragin’ Cajuns (40-23).
Fayetteville Regional
#1 Arkansas 13, #4 Santa Clara 6
#2 TCU 12, #3 Arizona 4
Caleb Cali scored three times and knocked in three as Arkansas outscored SCU. Tavian Josenberger went 2 for 6 with a homer, two runs and two RBI for the Razorbacks (42-16). Will McEntire (8-3, 5.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, BB 2 K) earned the win in relief. Efrain Manzo had two hits and two RBI, while Eamonn Lance had two hits, including a homer, and two runs for the Broncos (35-19).
Brayden Taylor went 4 for 5 with a homer, two runs and six RBI as TCU topped Arizona. Taylor’s three-run homer in the first erased a 2-0 deficit and put the Horned Frogs (38-22) ahead for good. Tre Richardson was 3 for 4 with two doubles and two runs for the victors. Luke Savage (5-3, 4.0 IP, 3 H, R, BB, 3 K) earned the win in relief. Kiko Romero homered twice and drove in three for the Wildcats (33-25).
Gainesville Regional
#1 Florida 3, #4 Florida A&M 0
#3 Texas Tech 3, #2 UConn 2
Jac Caglianone and two relievers combined on the shutout as UF blanked FAMU. Caglianone (7-3) fanned seven over 6.0 innings. Ryan Slater tossed two perfect innings before Brandon Neely pitched the ninth for his 11th save. Josh Rivera had a two-run homer in the first for the Gators (45-14). Ty Jackson and Joseph Pierine both had two hits for the Rattlers (29-29).
Mason Molina fanned 10 in 6.0 innings as TTU edged UConn. Molina (6-2) gave up one hit, two walks and two runs. Josh Sanders pitched a perfect ninth with two groundouts and one strikeout to record his first save. Zac Vooletich (2 for 4) had a two-run single in the fifth as the Red Raiders (40-21) built a 3-0 lead. Maddix Dalena had a pinch-hit RBI single for the Huskies (43-16).
Lexington Regional
#1 Kentucky 4, #4 Ball State 0
#3 Indiana 12, #2 West Virginia 6
Mason Moore tossed five innings of hitless relief with two strikeouts as UK blanked BSU to kick off regional action. Moore (3-1) retired all 14 batters he faced, with a double play to start his outing. Travis Smith was the starter for the Wildcats (37-18), going 4.0 innings with three hits, two walks and four punchouts. Devin Burkes went 2 for 3 with a walk, a homer and two runs. Emilien Pitre added a two-run single in the eighth. Decker Scheffler, Adam Tellier and Blake Bevis each had one hit for the Cardinals (36-22).
Josh Pyne had a two-run homer, and Phillip Glasser (2 for 4, 2 R) and Brock Tibbitts (triple) each contributed two RBI as Indiana outlasted West Virginia by pulling away with five runs in the top of the ninth. Leading 7-5, the Hoosiers took advantage of a pair of walks, and with two outs, Tibbitts ripped a two-run triple and Pyne later added a two-run homer down the left-field line as the Hoosiers (41-18) scored five runs with two outs. Landon Wallace had a two-run homer, and Dayne Leonard went 3 for 4 with two runs for the Mountaineers (39-18).
Nashville Regional
#1 Vanderbilt 12, #4 Eastern Illinois 2
#2 Oregon 5, #3 Xavier 4
Alan Espinal went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBI, and Davis Diaz added two hits, including a homer, two runs and two RBI as Vanderbilt coasted past Eastern Illinois. Espinal’s three-run double keyed a six-run third inning for the Commodores (41-18). Jonathan Vastine added a two-run homer, and Devin Futrell (5 IP, 1 ER, 7K) and Thomas Schultz (4 IP, 0 ER, 5 K) combined to strike out 12 for Vandy. Ryan Ignoffo went 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Panthers (38-19).
Colby Shade and Drew Cowley had consecutive RBI doubles in the seventh to erase a 4-3 deficit as UO edged XU. Cowley had two hits and two RBI for the Ducks (38-20). Four relievers combined to toss five scoreless innings. Austin Anderson (1.1 IP, 2 K) recorded the win to raise his record to 4-0. Josh Mollerus pitched the ninth to record his 10th save. Garrett Schultz had two hits, including a double, and three RBI for the Musketeers (37-24).
Stanford Regional
#1 Stanford 13, #4 San Jose State 2
#2 Texas A&M 12, #3 Cal State Fullerton 7
Alberto Rios had a grand slam to erase a 2-1 deficit and spark a six-run third as Stanford stopped SJSU. Eddie Park went 3 for 4 with a homer, four runs and two RBI, while Tommy Troy was 3 for 4 with a dinger, three runs and three RBI for the Cardinal (39-16). Quinn Mathews (8-4, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K) earned the victory. Jack Colette went 1 for 4 with two RBI for the Spartans (31-26).
Ryan Targac went 2 for 3 with a homer, three runs and two RBI to lead the Texas A&M offense past Fullerton. Jack Moss was 3 for 6 with a double and two RBI, while Max Kaufer had three hits and three RBI for the Aggies (37-25). Shane Sdao (4-1) tossed four scoreless innings in relief with one hit, two walks and four strikeouts to record the victory. Zach Lew went 2 for 3 with three RBI for the Titans (31-23).
Terre Haute Regional
#1 Indiana State 6, #4 Wright State 5
#2 Iowa 5, #3 North Carolina 4
Grant Magill had a go-ahead two-run single to cap a three-run eighth as ISU rallied past WSU. Jared Spencer pitched a perfect ninth with one strikeout to record his sixth save. Zach Davidson (4-1) tossed four scoreless innings in relief with four hits, one walk and five strikeouts to earn the victory. Mike Sears went 2 for 3 with a walk, two runs and one RBI, while Adam Pottinger homered and knocked in two for the Sycamores (43-15). Boston Smith had a two-run double in the second and Gehrig Anglin added a two-run dinger in the third for the Raiders (39-22).
Luke Llewellyn recorded the final two outs by strikeouts to strand two in scoring position as Iowa held on to edge UNC. The Hawkeyes (43-14) plated two in the eighth to go up 5-1 before the Tar Heels (35-23) scored three in the ninth to make it close. Sam Hojnar doubled and drove in two in the first for Iowa. Alberto Osuna homered and had three RBI for UNC.
Tuscaloosa Regional
#1 Alabama 4, #4 Nicholls 3
#3 Troy 11, #2 Boston College 10
Mac Guscette tied the game with a homer in the seventh and Jim Jarvis delivered an RBI single with two away in the bottom of the ninth as Alabama nipped Nicholls. Alton Davis II (1-2) struck out three of the four batters he faced to record the victory for the Crimson Tide (41-19). MaCrae Kendrick and Wes Toups (2 for 3, 2B) both homered for the Colonels (34-23). Jacob Mayers (3 H, 2 R, 3 BB) fanned eight in 5.2 innings for Nicholls.
Kole Myers had a three-run homer in the seventh to erase a 4-3 deficit and Caleb Bartolero added a two-run dinger later in the frame as Troy topped BC. Myers and Bartolero both went 2 for 4 with two runs and four RBI for the Trojans (39-20). Joe Vetrano homered twice and knocked in four, while Sam McNulty was 4 for 4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI for the Eagles (35-19),
Winston-Salem Regional
#1 Wake Forest 12, #4 George Mason 0
#2 Maryland 7, #3 Northeastern 2
Seth Keener fanned 13 in 7.0 innings and Justin Johnson homered twice and knocked in six as WFU blanked Mason. Keener (7-1) gave up three hits and did not walk a batter. Johnson hit a two-run dinger in the third and a grand slam in the eighth for the Demon Deacons (48-10). Jordan Smith had two hits for the Patriots (34-26).
Nick Lorusso was a double short of the cycle, going 3 for 4 with two runs and two RBI as UM took care of NU. Lorusso has 100 RBI this season, the first player to reach the century mark in 20 years. Eddie Hacopian also homered and drove in a pair for the Terps (42-19). Jason Savacool (9-5, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K) earned the win. Spenser Smith went 2 for 4 with a double and a run for the Huskies (44-15).