Super Regionals Goes the Distance, Long Beach State Prevails:
In what will no doubt go down as a classic NCAA series for both clubs, the Long Beach State Dirtbags prevailed over the North Texas Mean Green in the Super Regionals today.
With the ups and downs of the series thrilling fans on both sides, Long Beach State won the final game by a score of 1-0 and took the series 2-1.
"In the end, it's our fans who went home happy, but a series like this is good for all fans and for everyone in baseball," said Long Beach State starting pitcher Charles Bender, who earned series MVP honors.
Bender posted a 0.00 ERA on the series, throwing 9 innings and posting a 1-0 record.
The Long Beach State Dirtbags will play against the Montana State Bobcats in the next round. Montana State won their series against the Kansas State Wildcats 2 games to 1. The Semi Finals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.
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