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Bulldogs Prevail, as Wildcard Goes to the Wire:

When the entire season comes down to one game, Tom Tresh said you find out what a team is really about.

As it turns out, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are made of fight and tenacity, as the team got by the Baylor Bears 9-3 tonight at Patterson Baseball Complex in order to win the Wildcard and book a place in the next round.

"It wasn't hard to get excited for this game," said Tresh, whose strong offensive output earned him MVP honors. "Our guys answered the call and proved a lot about what our team is all about."

Tresh hit .417 with a .417 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will play against the UTEP Miners in the next round. UTEP won their series against the Sacramento State Hornets 2 games to 0. The Regionals schedule will be announced after the Wildcard finishes.

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Cardinals Cruise to Super Regionals with Sweep:

The Louisville Cardinals had all facets of their game going and have swept the NC State Wolfpack in the Regionals.

Louisville now heads off to the Super Regionals, after wrapping up the series with a 14-2 win.

Josh Hamilton was named MVP, as he put up a .625 batting average, with a .667 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 8 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Louisville Cardinals don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Villanova Wildcats - South Florida Bulls series. South Florida leads the series 1 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Bulls Dominate, Sweep Regionals:

The South Florida Bulls outclassed the Villanova Wildcats in all facets of the game throughout the NL Regionals.

The end result was a South Florida series sweep to advance to the Super Regionals, capped off by a 12-1 win in the final game.

"We're a bit surprised it's over in a sweep, to be honest with you," said shortstop Armando Guadalupe, who hit .455 in the series.

Guadalupe's standout effort garnered him MVP honors. He also put up a .455 on-base percentage and had 0 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The South Florida Bulls will play against the Louisville Cardinals in the next round. Louisville won their series against the NC State Wolfpack 2 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Regionals Goes the Distance, Virginia Tech Prevails:

In a series that had a little bit of everything, the Virginia Tech Hokies have edged the Indiana Hoosiers.

The two rival clubs went the distance in the tightly-contested Regionals, with a 9-3 win in the clincher being the difference for Virginia Tech and giving them the ticket to the Super Regionals with a 2-1 series triumph.

"We never stopped believing in ourselves. When push came to shove we were going to get it done," said Carlos Baerga, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Baerga hit .467 with a .467 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 7 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Virginia Tech Hokies don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Arizona Wildcats - Miami Hurricanes series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Wildcats Prevail, as Regionals Goes to the Wire:

The sweet swing of Stan Musial has led his team through the Regionals.

The Arizona Wildcats star earned series MVP honors as his club downed the Miami Hurricanes to advance to the Super Regionals.

The Wildcats won the final game at Hi Corbett Field by a score of 5-4 and the series 2-1.

"I'm seeing the ball well and happy to contribute to a win," said Musial. "I hope it continues for the rest of the playoffs."

For the series, Musial hit .417 with a .462 on-base percentage. He had 0 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Arizona Wildcats will play against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the next round. Virginia Tech won their series against the Indiana Hoosiers 2 games to 1. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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North Texas Sweeps into the Super Regionals:

Corey Seager said he expected the Regionals to be "a battle from start to finish."

In the end, it was nothing more than a minor skirmish, as the North Texas Mean Green encountered little resistance in sweeping the Cal State Fullerton Titans, to advance to the Super Regionals.

"It may have been a sweep, but it still was a tough series," said Seager.

North Texas won the final game by a 5-2 count and were led in the series by Seager, who was named MVP. On the series, he hit .429 with 2 home runs. He also drove in 5 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The North Texas Mean Green don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Florida Gators - TCU Horned Frogs series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Bulldogs Dominate, Sweep Regionals:

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on to the Super Regionals after a convincing series win over the UTEP Miners.

Gonzaga wrapped up the series sweep with a 9-0 win in the last game, to take the series 2-0.

"We expected to win and we executed the way we needed to," said Jeremy Rengo, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Rengo hit .375 with a .444 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 4 runs.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Fresno State Bulldogs - Montana State Bobcats series. Fresno State leads the series 1 game to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Bulldogs Cruise to Super Regionals with Sweep:

The Fresno State Bulldogs made it look easy and are heading to the Super Regionals.

They have ousted the Montana State Bobcats in a sweep, the final win coming by a 3-2 score, clinching the 2-0 series win.

"Everything's clicking for us right now," said Frank Demaree, who was named MVP for the series.

Demaree hit .429 with a .500 on-base percentage. He added 2 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Fresno State Bulldogs will play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the next round. Gonzaga won their series against the UTEP Miners 2 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Louisville Sweeps into the Semifinals:

With a 5-3 victory at Jim Patterson Stadium, the Louisville Cardinals have completed a sweep of the South Florida Bulls in the Super Regionals.

"On to the Semifinals and feeling good," said Ozzie Albies. "I don't think our guys expected a sweep, but we'll certainly take it and rest up a bit."

For the series, Albies hit .444 and won series MVP honors. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Louisville Cardinals don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Arizona Wildcats - Virginia Tech Hokies series. Arizona leads the series 1 game to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Virginia Tech Takes Super Regionals in Deciding Game:

The Virginia Tech Hokies are off to the Semifinals after an exciting Super Regionals triumph.

Virginia Tech downed the Arizona Wildcats, but needed the entire series to do so, with a 3-1 win tonight at Hi Corbett Field wrapping up the series 2-1.

"It's every guy in this room that made this happen. Without us all pulling in the same direction, we don't win this series," said Brian Johnson, who earned MVP honors for a standout offensive series.

Johnson put up a .400 with a .455 on-base percentage in the series. He also had 1 home runs, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 runs himself.

The Virginia Tech Hokies will play against the Louisville Cardinals in the next round. Louisville won their series against the South Florida Bulls 2 games to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Super Regionals Goes the Distance, Florida Prevails:

The Florida Gators and North Texas Mean Green didn't hold back anything in the Super Regionals, with each team pulling out all the stops in an effort to advance to the Semifinals.

Florida won the final game by a score of 8-1 at McKethan Stadium and that concluded the series, 2-1.

"Relief is the biggest thing," Florida catcher Walt Lerian said when asked how he felt. "It's a grind both mentally and physically to have a long series like this, but our guys stuck with it and North Texas deserves credit for the hard fight."

Lerian paced the Florida offence and earned MVP honors. For the series, he hit .429 with a .667 on-base percentage, 2 home runs, 6 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Florida Gators will play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the next round. Gonzaga won their series against the Fresno State Bulldogs 2 games to 1. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Bulldogs Prevail, as Super Regionals Goes to the Wire:

In an exciting Super Regionals that had its fair share of drama and intrigue, perhaps it is NCAA fans who have come out the winner.

But on the field, the winners were the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who edged the Fresno State Bulldogs 2-1 to advance to the Semifinals.

Gonzaga won the final game by a 4-3 count to wrap up the series. David Morgan earned series MVP honors, by hitting .417 with a .462 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 1 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will play against the Florida Gators in the next round. Florida won their series against the North Texas Mean Green 2 games to 1. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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2028 playoff bracket update:

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Louisville Sweeps into the College World Series:

The Louisville Cardinals made it look easy and are heading to the College World Series.

They have ousted the Virginia Tech Hokies in a sweep, the final win coming by a 5-0 score, clinching the 3-0 series win.

"Everything's clicking for us right now," said Josh Hamilton, who was named MVP for the series.

Hamilton hit .385 with a .385 on-base percentage. He added 2 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Louisville Cardinals don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Gonzaga Bulldogs - Florida Gators series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The College World Series schedule will be announced after the Semifinals finishes.

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Semifinals Goes the Distance, Florida Prevails:

It was a rousing finish to the Semifinals at Patterson Baseball Complex today.

The Florida Gators sent the Gonzaga Bulldogs home for the season with a 3-0 win in the decisive game of the series.

The Gators took the series 3-2. Up next on their schedule is the College World Series.

Hauling in the MVP trophy was Florida first baseman Phil Todt. His numbers included a .368 batting average, 2 RBIs and 1 runs.

"With any luck, I'll be hoisting another one of these at the end of the College World Series," he said.

The Florida Gators will play against the Louisville Cardinals in the next round. Louisville won their series against the Virginia Tech Hokies 3 games to 0. The College World Series schedule will be announced after the Semifinals finishes.

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Cardinals Sweep Florida in College World Series:

Today the Cardinals fans broke out the brooms at McKethan Stadium and it worked -- Louisville swept the Florida Gators 3-0 and are the 2028 NCAA College World Series champions for the 1st time in their history.

The Cardinals derailed Florida 7-6 to rap up the title.

Louisville finished the season with a record of 119-43 and ranked first in the National League ACC.

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2028 final bracket:

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UConn Trades Yount for Creighton's Guzman:

The Baseball News Network is reporting that the Huskies and Blue Jays have consummated a trade. Creighton will receive 26-year-old 3B Robin Yount in a swap for 21-year-old RHP Jose Guzman and 22-year-old LHP Tanner Scott. A league analyst called the trade a "fairly even transaction."


Yount is hitting the ball at a .282 clip over his career. In 496 games he has delivered 540 hits, 66 home runs with 240 RBIs and scored 236 times.

To date in Guzman's career he has 15 saves with a 6-6 record and a 5.99 ERA.

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National League Names Top Gloves:

Making the play is the mark of great defenders. Spearing a liner, diving in the hole or crashing headlong into the wall makes no difference to these awe-inspiring fielders. Magicians they sometimes appear to be, showing up out of nowhere to rob a batter of a hit and to turn a hit into an out. Pitchers love 'em and batters curse 'em. These defensive wizards will collect their 2028 National League Gold Glove Awards tonight:

Pitcher
Steve Ingold (Louisiana Monroe Warhawks)

Catcher
Willson Contreras (Colorado Buffaloes)

First Baseman
Adam LaRoche (Marquette Golden Eagles)

Second Baseman
Paul Kutz (Wisconsin Badgers)

Third Baseman
Jeremy Fauteux (Michigan Wolverines)

Shortstop
Omar Vizquel (Michigan State Spartans)

Left Fielder
Sandy Ordaz (Virginia Cavaliers)

Center Fielder
Victor de los Santos (Syracuse Orange)

Right Fielder
Carlos Hernandez (Florida State Seminoles)

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AL Best Gloves of 2028 Chosen:

They made the routine plays, the tough plays and everything in between. The winners of the American League Gold Glove Award for 2028 showed a defensive excellence all season long. The winners are:

Pitcher
Ross Capps (Southern Miss Golden Eagles)

Catcher
Jack J O'Connor (UC Riverside Highlanders)

First Baseman
George C Scott (UC Irvine Anteaters)

Second Baseman
Joe Gordon (Florida Gators)

Third Baseman
Jedd Gyorko (Vanderbilt Commodores)

Shortstop
Primo Capriati (UC Riverside Highlanders)

Left Fielder
Oscar Mercado (Kentucky Wildcats)

Center Fielder
Jon Reynoso (Old Dominion Monarchs)

Right Fielder
Dustin Mertz (Georgia Bulldogs)