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No-Hit Masterpiece by deGrom:

Is it better to be lucky or good?

After leading the Indiana State Sycamores to victory, 17-0, and tossing a no-hitter over the Kent State Golden Flashes, Jacob deGrom didn't have the answer.

"I don't know," deGrom said. "To do what I did today, I'm pretty sure it takes both."

On his big day at Sycamore Stadium, deGrom fanned 16 and had no walks. And it seemed that when the Golden Flashes managed to hit the ball hard, it went right at a defender.

"That's how you get a no-hitter," deGrom said with a smile. "A lot of skill mixed with a little luck."

In 9 starts this season, deGrom has recorded 3 wins and absorbed 3 losses. He has pitched 64.2 innings, allowed 47 hits, struck out 97 and has a 2.51 ERA.

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Keeler's Hit Streak Reaches 25 Games:

Illinois State right fielder Willie Keeler keeps on racking up hits every time he plays.

His hitting streak now stands at 25 games after collecting 1 hit at Lupton Stadium today. The Redbirds took the 5-3 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.

"I have been seeing the ball really good the last few weeks, but I am a bit surprised how things are working out," Keeler said. "I've gotten a couple flares to drop in, so I've also been a little lucky."
Willie Keeler singled in the 1st, flied out in the 3rd, flied out in the 4th, was hit by a pitch in the 6th and grounded out in the 8th.

This year Keeler is batting .335 with 9 home runs and 22 RBIs. In 44 games he has scored 33 times.

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Tigers End Keeler's Streak:

Willie Keeler's sizzling hitting streak was snapped at 29 games today as the Illinois State Redbirds dropped their contest with the LSU Tigers 2-1 at Alex Box Stadium. Keeler failed to get a hit, finishing 0-for-3.

After the game Keeler spoke with BNN and called his effort "quite a streak."

"I just ran into some good pitching today," he said.

This season in 49 games, Keeler has hit at a .344 clip with 67 hits, 11 home runs, 26 RBIs and 36 runs scored.

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20 Straight Losses for Bisons:

Lipscomb Bisons' fans were visibly shocked by their teams inability to win after today's 20th straight loss. "This is an outrage", said Steve Jones, a longtime Lipscomb Bisons season ticket holder. "These guys are a disgrace. It is beyond obvious that they don't even care about the fans at this point. I guess they are just showing up for a paycheck."

Lipscomb Bisons Manager, Jesse Wagner, appeared to be at his breaking point during post game press conference. "I'm sick and tired of dumb questions! Embarrassed? Of course I'm embarrassed. These guys call themselves professionals but they play like little leaguers. I'll take responsibility but the GM and owner, Matt Star, need to take some as well. They are the one's who stuck me with these guys."

With that, he walked out of the press conference. Suffice to say, it is likely there will be repercussions in the coming days.

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Medwick Slugs 400th Home Run:

A big sigh of relief erupted from Joe Medwick after he hit his 400th career homer. The Florida Atlantic left fielder said, "I'm glad it's over...now I can go back to just playing baseball."

It was quite a day for Medwick. He got his name in the league record books with 2 hits, 4 runs batted in, scored 3 runs and his team, the Florida Atlantic Owls beat the Kansas Jayhawks 7-6.

Medwick knew it when he hit it. He raised his hands in the air, then ran the bases like a high school player, clapping and grinning.

He told reporters in the postgame interview, "I was acting goofy running the bases... but it was my 400th home run."

"It was great," his manager said. "He stood there and watched it...we all did. You just felt it was coming...you just had a sense he would hit it soon. He has been having a lot of good at-bats. It was great to get it out of the way."

Medwick currently has a career .297 batting average with 1346 hits, good for 400 home runs, 965 RBIs and 795 runs.

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Hoskins Launches Number 300:

It was a historic day for Arizona's fine first baseman Rhys Hoskins. He slammed home run number 300 in the Wildcats 8-7 loss to the Miami Hurricanes at Alex Rodriguez Park.

He told reporters after the game that he was disappointed in losing the game. "It's great to get that many homers, but I don't play for homers -- I play to win. That's the name of the game."

In his milestone-making game Hoskins went 2 for 4, scored 2 runs and collected 2 RBI. That home run put him in a select group of ballplayers.

Hoskins has a .256 career batting average and has hit a total of 300 home runs.

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300 Homers for Jones:

"I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact."

That's what Garrett Jones told reporters after he made baseball history today at Boshamer Stadium. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the UCF Knights 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The standout first baseman collected 2 hits in 2 at-bats with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.

"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Jones. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"

In 850 career games Jones has hit .277 with 897 hits, 300 home runs, 719 RBIs and scored 542 runs.

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Originally Posted by 4maddux_cy's

20 Straight Losses for Bisons:

Lipscomb Bisons' fans were visibly shocked by their teams inability to win after today's 20th straight loss. "This is an outrage", said Steve Jones, a longtime Lipscomb Bisons season ticket holder. "These guys are a disgrace. It is beyond obvious that they don't even care about the fans at this point. I guess they are just showing up for a paycheck."

Lipscomb Bisons Manager, Jesse Wagner, appeared to be at his breaking point during post game press conference. "I'm sick and tired of dumb questions! Embarrassed? Of course I'm embarrassed. These guys call themselves professionals but they play like little leaguers. I'll take responsibility but the GM and owner, Matt Star, need to take some as well. They are the one's who stuck me with these guys."

With that, he walked out of the press conference. Suffice to say, it is likely there will be repercussions in the coming days.

Yikes! It almost seems impossible to lose that many consecutive games.

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Klein Raps 400th Roundtripper:

It's official. Chuck Klein of the Tennessee Volunteers hit his 400th home run tonight.

The Tennessee Volunteers took on the Old Dominion Monarchs and downed them 3-2, but the big story of the night was the milestone home run for Klein. He rounded the bases with a smile and politely stepped on home plate and walked back to the dugout.

"400 is a big number, and I am thankful for the ability to get to this milestone. But it's all about the team today, my accomplishments are just one piece to the Volunteers puzzle."

The Volunteers right fielder went 1-for-4 with 1 home run and 1 RBI as the Tennessee Volunteers topped the Old Dominion Monarchs.

His career numbers show Klein has batted .308 and collected 1315 hits, 400 home runs and 972 RBIs.

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Yelich Launches Number 300:

Did you catch a home run yesterday? One lucky fan has a prize possession after Christian Yelich crushed his 300 home run tonight.

Yelich offered the lucky fan some souvenirs and a small cash prize in exchange for the ball. The fan who caught the ball has been identified, but has not yet commented on his intentions.

"That's one you would kind of like to keep," Yelich said.

The Panthers right fielder went 2 for 4 with 1 home run and 1 run batted in as the Pittsburgh Panthers won 5-4 over the UCF Knights.

The Panthers will be hosting a Christian Yelich commemorative poster promotion for an upcoming homestand.

Lifetime Yelich has compiled a .312 batting average and collected 1417 hits, 300 home runs and 765 RBIs.

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Originally Posted by StLee

Yikes! It almost seems impossible to lose that many consecutive games.

Right! Wonder if we will see a manager firing soon! haha

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National League All-Star Fan Voting Final Results:

Included below are the final voting results for the National League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player, Dave Orr, received 2,917,116 votes.

CATCHER
1. Joe Torre, Michigan Wolverines: 2,632,703
2. Duke Farrell, Ohio State Buckeyes: 2,163,237
3. Deacon McGuire, Miami Hurricanes: 2,065,120

FIRST BASE
1. Dave Orr, Louisiana Monroe Warhawks: 2,917,116
2. Paul Goldschmidt, Villanova Wildcats: 2,360,669
3. Wally Pipp, North Carolina Tar Heels: 2,247,292

SECOND BASE
1. Jimmy T Williams, Georgia State Panthers: 2,875,822
2. Robby Thompson, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2,520,308
3. John Hummel, Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 2,135,292

THIRD BASE
1. Chipper Jones, Louisville Cardinals: 2,606,383
2. Al Rosen, Creighton Blue Jays: 2,574,358
3. Eric Chavez, Virginia Cavaliers: 2,382,262

SHORTSTOP
1. Arky Vaughan, Temple Owls: 2,802,449
2. Cal Ripken Jr, Virginia Cavaliers: 2,672,577
3. Edgar Renteria, Dallas Baptist Patriots: 2,118,671

LEFT FIELD
1. Albert Pujols, Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2,847,024
2. Barry Bonds, Little Rock Trojans: 2,807,733
3. Roy White, Northwestern Wildcats: 2,656,370

CENTER FIELD
1. Rickey Henderson, Wake Forest Demon Deacons: 2,734,617
2. George Gore, Oregon Ducks: 2,529,162
3. Bernie F Williams, Colorado Buffaloes: 2,391,982

RIGHT FIELD
1. Mickey Mantle, South Florida Bulls: 2,581,566
2. Bobby Murcer, Creighton Blue Jays: 2,532,369
3. Don Mattingly, Tulane Green Wave: 2,447,259

DESIGNATED HITTER
1. Dan Stork, Syracuse Orange: 2,493,512
2. Brian Dozier, Illinois Fighting Illini: 2,402,403
3. Birdie Cree, Michigan Wolverines: 2,370,129

STARTING PITCHER
1. Guy Hecker, Temple Owls: 1,986,077
2. Mark Baldwin, UConn Huskies: 1,841,965
3. Sandy Koufax, Louisville Cardinals: 1,779,342
4. Sam McDowell, Xavier Musketeers: 1,776,594
5. Ned Garvin, UCLA Bruins: 1,715,679

RELIEVER
1. Kyle Patton, St. John's Red Storm: 885,711
2. Jose Valverde, East Carolina Pirates: 872,035
3. Christian Haile, Duke Blue Devils: 835,749
4. Bob Veale, Louisville Cardinals: 825,743
5. Steve LaRue, North Carolina Tar Heels: 803,771


Lifetime Orr has played in 407 games, batted .369 with 125 home runs and 598 base hits.

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American League All-Star Fan Voting Final Results: Included below are the final voting results for the American League All-Stars. The top vote getter at each position, as well as the top 3 starters and relievers, will be included on the final roster for each team. The top player, Ross Youngs, received 2,949,202 votes.

CATCHER
1. Cal McVey, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos: 2,796,017
2. Mike Lieberthal, Kansas Jayhawks: 2,081,449
3. Ivan Rodriguez, Oklahoma State Cowboys: 2,072,671

FIRST BASE
1. George Sisler, West Virginia Mountaineers: 2,786,875
2. Johnny Mize, UTEP Miners: 2,397,058
3. Roger Connor, Southern Illinois Salukis: 2,369,705

SECOND BASE
1. Ian Kinsler, Texas A&M Aggies: 2,469,438
2. Frankie Frisch, Portland Pilots: 2,216,619
3. Trea Turner, Gonzaga Bulldogs: 2,116,000

THIRD BASE
1. Billy Nash, Missouri State Bears: 2,744,174
2. Jim Ray Hart, Marshall Thundering Herd: 2,539,083
3. Ron Santo, Cal State Fullerton Titans: 2,521,286

SHORTSTOP
1. Vern Stephens, Missouri Tigers: 2,594,386
2. Jack Glasscock, Oklahoma Sooners: 2,426,326
3. Corey Seager, North Texas Mean Green: 2,315,412

LEFT FIELD
1. Ty Cobb, Cal Poly Mustangs: 2,926,048
2. Hack Wilson, Cal State Fullerton Titans: 2,880,126
3. Bob Meusel, Loyola Ramblers: 2,400,382

CENTER FIELD
1. Mike Trout, Kentucky Wildcats: 2,640,941
2. Chet Lemon, San Francisco Dons: 2,371,800
3. Preston Wilson, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 2,368,047

RIGHT FIELD
1. Ross Youngs, Bradley Braves: 2,949,202
2. Shoeless Joe Jackson, Montana State Bobcats: 2,926,716
3. Rusty Staub, Old Dominion Monarchs: 2,892,687

DESIGNATED HITTER
1. Pete Browning, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: 2,870,770
2. Frank Baker, Valparaiso Crusaders: 2,677,268
3. Bobby Bonds, Florida International Panthers: 2,663,934

STARTING PITCHER
1. Ed Walsh, Indiana State Sycamores: 2,043,501
2. Alejandro Pena, Fresno State Bulldogs: 1,907,801
3. Jon Matlack, Cal State Fullerton Titans: 1,861,542
4. J R Richard, LSU Tigers: 1,838,633
5. Jack Chesbro, UC San Diego Tritons: 1,832,248

RELIEVER
1. Henry Herrera, North Texas Mean Green: 1,051,587
2. Curry Foley, Ball State Cardinals: 934,652
3. Zachery Helmer, Fresno State Bulldogs: 922,416
4. Bryan Rinehart, Long Beach State Dirtbags: 857,052
5. Aroldis Chapman, Fresno State Bulldogs: 849,466



Youngs has a lifetime .338 average with 653 hits, 131 doubles, 11 triples, 111 home runs and 357 RBIs to date.

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National League All-Star Game Rosters!:

Showcase for the Stars -- The NCAA All-Star Game. It's a great game for the fans. The All-Star Classic comes around each year at this time to the delight of every baseball fan. Talented players from the National League and American League come together and show their wares on the baseball diamond. The top players go toe-to-toe with one another to get the bragging rights for their league.

Selected to play for the National League All-Stars are:

SP Mark Baldwin (UCON) - 9-3, 1.90 ERA, 113.2 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 13.1 K/9, 4.9 WAR
SP Bullet Joe Bush (UW) - 8-1, 1.88 ERA, 105.1 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 11.6 K/9, 3.2 WAR
SP Noodles Hahn (TSU) - 4-5, 2.08 ERA, 99.1 IP, 0.76 WHIP, 15.4 K/9, 4.5 WAR
SP Guy Hecker (TEM)* - 7-5, 1.79 ERA, 110.1 IP, 0.82 WHIP, 11.5 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Sandy Koufax (LOU) - 14-0, 1.38 ERA, 110.2 IP, 0.77 WHIP, 16.4 K/9, 5.9 WAR
SP Scott Sanders (SJU) - 9-2, 1.89 ERA, 95.1 IP, 0.79 WHIP, 13.6 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Blake Snell (KENN) - 7-4, 1.63 ERA, 104.2 IP, 0.79 WHIP, 12.9 K/9, 4.4 WAR
SP Ed Stein (SHU) - 10-2, 2.43 ERA, 115.0 IP, 0.88 WHIP, 15.4 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Don Sutton (TUL) - 11-3, 2.07 ERA, 113.0 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 4.8 WAR
SP Monte Ward (APP) - 9-4, 2.16 ERA, 112.1 IP, 0.87 WHIP, 13.8 K/9, 6.1 WAR
RP Mike Boyer (BUT) - 4-1, 2.48 ERA, 40.0 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Sheldon Burnside (JAX) - 2-2, 2.25 ERA, 48.0 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 0.6 WAR
RP Christian Haile (DUKE) - 2-3, 2.40 ERA, 41.1 IP, 1.11 WHIP, 12.4 K/9, 0.8 WAR
RP Danny Noggle (BUT) - 2-1, 2.11 ERA, 59.2 IP, 1.06 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 0.5 WAR
RP Bob Welch (HOU) - 9-2, 2.56 ERA, 45.2 IP, 0.96 WHIP, 14.8 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Dean Williams (SYR) - 2-2, 2.31 ERA, 58.1 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 0.5 WAR
CL Kyle Patton (SJU)* - 4-1, 17 SV, 0.65 ERA, 27.2 IP, 0.65 WHIP, 15.9 K/9, 1.7 WAR
CL Jose Valverde (ECU) - 3-2, 14 SV, 4.76 ERA, 22.2 IP, 1.54 WHIP, 16.3 K/9, -0.2 WAR
C Bill DeLancey (IOWA) - .282/.353/.643, 227 AB, 24 HR, 160 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
C Duke Farrell (tOSU) - .262/.355/.532, 237 AB, 17 HR, 7 SB, 137 wRC+, 2.8 WAR
C Hank Gowdy (CAL) - .332/.412/.621, 214 AB, 16 HR, 5 SB, 174 wRC+, 3.4 WAR
C Joe Torre (MICH)* - .339/.393/.618, 233 AB, 18 HR, 1 SB, 172 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
1B Dave Orr (ULM)* - .394/.450/.723, 282 AB, 25 HR, 2 SB, 213 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
1B Bill Terry (PU) - .310/.388/.666, 290 AB, 30 HR, 3 SB, 167 wRC+, 3.1 WAR
2B John Hummel (TUL) - .309/.407/.659, 249 AB, 25 HR, 5 SB, 182 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
2B Robby Thompson (NEB) - .351/.434/.665, 242 AB, 18 HR, 4 SB, 192 wRC+, 4.3 WAR
2B Jimmy T Williams (GAST)* - .346/.439/.787, 263 AB, 29 HR, 5 SB, 207 wRC+, 5.4 WAR
3B Todd Frazier (COL) - .303/.377/.682, 267 AB, 30 HR, 1 SB, 177 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
3B Chipper Jones (LOU)* - .286/.386/.568, 266 AB, 22 HR, 7 SB, 158 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
SS Jack A Boyle (MD) - .336/.416/.596, 277 AB, 14 HR, 10 SB, 167 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
SS Cal Ripken Jr (UVa) - .341/.411/.685, 270 AB, 24 HR, 192 wRC+, 5.8 WAR
SS Arky Vaughan (TEM)* - .377/.480/.555, 247 AB, 10 HR, 2 SB, 182 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
LF Lance Berkman (XAV) - .289/.384/.637, 273 AB, 26 HR, 170 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
LF Barry Bonds (UALR) - .299/.422/.681, 251 AB, 28 HR, 8 SB, 185 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Fred Clarke (NW) - .339/.427/.646, 277 AB, 21 HR, 7 SB, 183 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
LF Tito Francona (BUT) - .337/.413/.656, 273 AB, 20 HR, 183 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
LF Goose Goslin (ORE) - .293/.344/.670, 297 AB, 33 HR, 7 SB, 162 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Moose McCormick (NCSU) - .341/.398/.642, 302 AB, 19 HR, 5 SB, 178 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
LF Tip O'Neill (WIS) - .360/.401/.618, 272 AB, 19 HR, 1 SB, 172 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
LF Albert Pujols (MINN)* - .348/.421/.749, 279 AB, 29 HR, 1 SB, 207 wRC+, 4.8 WAR
LF Gary Roenicke (SJU) - .280/.408/.632, 250 AB, 23 HR, 1 SB, 178 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
LF Ron Swoboda (UCF) - .315/.417/.633, 267 AB, 25 HR, 1 SB, 173 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
LF Roy White (NW) - .401/.472/.706, 279 AB, 22 HR, 7 SB, 218 wRC+, 5.2 WAR
CF Ginger Beaumont (WSU) - .324/.389/.588, 284 AB, 17 HR, 14 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
CF Rickey Henderson (WAKE)* - .313/.425/.577, 265 AB, 17 HR, 19 SB, 169 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
CF Richard Hidalgo (SJU) - .278/.351/.625, 277 AB, 27 HR, 5 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
RF Mickey Mantle (USF)* - .307/.451/.634, 257 AB, 24 HR, 2 SB, 189 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
RF Don Mattingly (TUL) - .340/.407/.649, 268 AB, 22 HR, 167 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
RF Leroy Stanton (UCLA) - .309/.386/.764, 259 AB, 34 HR, 1 SB, 204 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
RF Dan Stork (SYR)* - .303/.402/.580, 274 AB, 18 HR, 164 wRC+, 3.0 WAR

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American League All-Star Game Rosters!:

Showcase for the Stars -- The NCAA All-Star Game. It's a great game for the fans. The All-Star Classic comes around each year at this time to the delight of every baseball fan. Talented players from the National League and American League come together and show their wares on the baseball diamond. The top players go toe-to-toe with one another to get the bragging rights for their league.

Selected to play for the American League All-Stars are:

SP Jack Chesbro (UCSD) - 8-4, 2.02 ERA, 111.1 IP, 0.80 WHIP, 12.5 K/9, 3.7 WAR
SP Carl Fischer (UGa) - 8-1, 1.86 ERA, 106.1 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 9.9 K/9, 3.5 WAR
SP Jon Matlack (FULL) - 11-3, 2.18 ERA, 111.2 IP, 0.81 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 4.0 WAR
SP Jock Menefee (MTSU) - 9-3, 1.62 ERA, 117.0 IP, 0.90 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 5.0 WAR
SP Camilo Pascual (BAY) - 9-2, 1.62 ERA, 111.1 IP, 0.86 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Alejandro Pena (FRES) - 4-4, 1.47 ERA, 104.1 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Preacher Roe (UTEP) - 7-5, 2.24 ERA, 108.2 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 12.3 K/9, 5.7 WAR
SP Herb Score (DRAK) - 8-4, 2.39 ERA, 105.1 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 17.9 K/9, 5.1 WAR
SP Adonis Terry (UTSA) - 11-3, 1.95 ERA, 111.0 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 13.7 K/9, 4.4 WAR
SP Ed Walsh (INST)* - 8-5, 2.01 ERA, 111.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 12.6 K/9, 6.0 WAR
RP Zachery Helmer (FRES) - 3-1, 1.18 ERA, 38.0 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 13.5 K/9, 1.3 WAR
RP Dustin Ingraham (FULL) - 3-1, 1.65 ERA, 49.0 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Rich Monteleone (BAY) - 2-1, 1.91 ERA, 42.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Bryan Rinehart (LBSU) - 2-1, 2.05 ERA, 52.2 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 1.4 WAR
RP Cameron Shook (SACS) - 3-1, 1.89 ERA, 52.1 IP, 0.92 WHIP, 12.0 K/9, 1.1 WAR
RP Carl Zamloch (MOST) - 1-0, 1.64 ERA, 38.1 IP, 0.99 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 1.1 WAR
CL Curry Foley (BALL) - 0-0, 1 SV, 0.00 ERA, 2.0 IP, 0.50 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 0.1 WAR
CL Henry Herrera (UNT)* - 5-1, 15 SV, 1.77 ERA, 35.2 IP, 1.09 WHIP, 16.7 K/9, 1.9 WAR
C Buck Ewing (BAKE) - .307/.386/.551, 225 AB, 12 HR, 7 SB, 149 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
C Mike Lieberthal (KU) - .358/.391/.664, 232 AB, 17 HR, 183 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
C Cal McVey (UCSB)* - .391/.421/.728, 243 AB, 21 HR, 4 SB, 205 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
C Gus Triandos (BAMA) - .283/.360/.651, 212 AB, 23 HR, 167 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
1B Bruce Bochte (PST) - .320/.404/.726, 266 AB, 30 HR, 193 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
1B Dan Driessen (VAND) - .331/.410/.703, 293 AB, 30 HR, 10 SB, 190 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
1B Dave Nilsson (BYU) - .355/.422/.649, 279 AB, 22 HR, 184 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
1B George Sisler (WVU)* - .347/.396/.681, 288 AB, 26 HR, 9 SB, 184 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
2B Ian Kinsler (TAMU)* - .331/.422/.756, 266 AB, 31 HR, 10 SB, 195 wRC+, 5.1 WAR
3B Wayne Gross (UK) - .276/.384/.634, 254 AB, 28 HR, 1 SB, 164 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
3B Billy Nash (MOST)* - .326/.420/.693, 261 AB, 25 HR, 6 SB, 187 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
3B Ron Santo (FULL) - .307/.381/.576, 283 AB, 19 HR, 1 SB, 154 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
SS Hugh Duffy (CSUN) - .348/.401/.620, 276 AB, 17 HR, 21 SB, 169 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
SS Ron Hansen (FIU) - .320/.384/.578, 275 AB, 16 HR, 163 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
SS Vern Stephens (MIZZ)* - .315/.374/.657, 286 AB, 28 HR, 1 SB, 176 wRC+, 4.9 WAR
SS Sam Wise (AUB) - .308/.357/.626, 273 AB, 22 HR, 4 SB, 164 wRC+, 2.7 WAR
LF Ty Cobb (POLY)* - .375/.451/.699, 272 AB, 24 HR, 21 SB, 200 wRC+, 5.8 WAR
LF George Hall (BYU) - .353/.442/.675, 286 AB, 21 HR, 6 SB, 199 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
LF Fred Lynn (EWU) - .319/.402/.696, 263 AB, 28 HR, 189 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
LF Sherry Magee (PEPP) - .356/.426/.670, 270 AB, 15 HR, 20 SB, 192 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
LF Cy Williams (TCU) - .286/.375/.721, 269 AB, 32 HR, 3 SB, 184 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
LF Hack Wilson (FULL) - .343/.446/.891, 274 AB, 46 HR, 1 SB, 240 wRC+, 5.8 WAR
CF Earl Averill (DRAK) - .330/.413/.691, 285 AB, 27 HR, 3 SB, 194 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
CF Pete Browning (HAW)* - .389/.450/.670, 288 AB, 19 HR, 9 SB, 188 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
CF Mel Hall (UF) - .351/.405/.695, 282 AB, 28 HR, 193 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
CF Mike Trout (UK)* - .310/.434/.651, 261 AB, 22 HR, 10 SB, 184 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
RF Mookie Betts (OU) - .337/.404/.649, 282 AB, 22 HR, 3 SB, 174 wRC+, 4.7 WAR
RF Bobby Bonds (FIU) - .292/.372/.719, 295 AB, 37 HR, 6 SB, 188 wRC+, 4.1 WAR
RF Dan Ford (LMU) - .380/.441/.746, 279 AB, 23 HR, 1 SB, 202 wRC+, 4.4 WAR
RF Shoeless Joe Jackson (MTST) - .373/.495/.706, 255 AB, 19 HR, 5 SB, 207 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Rusty Staub (ODU) - .424/.510/.805, 262 AB, 23 HR, 248 wRC+, 6.5 WAR
RF Ross Youngs (BRAD)* - .344/.483/.640, 253 AB, 17 HR, 11 SB, 198 wRC+, 4.8 WAR

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Williams wins 2030 HR Challenge:

The 2030 Home Run Challenge might've been an exhibition. But that didn't lessen the intensity for the contestants. Cy Williams, the TCU Horned Frogs left fielder, won it all, after out-bashing Harold Baines in the final round by a score of 18-9.

"We're competitors, first and foremost," said Williams. "We each were serious about winning this thing."

Williams has played in 500 games with a .275 lifetime batting average. Among his 493 hits are 87 doubles, 4 triples and 189 home runs. He also has scored 337 runs and driven in 434 runs.

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Nash Dominates in 8-2 Win over National League All-Stars:

NCAA put its best players on the field today, and the game certainly showed that.

In the annual Midseason Classic, the American League came out over the National League by a final score of 8-2. Leading the way for the American League All-Stars was third baseman Billy Nash.

"I go out there and do my best every game, All-Star game or not," the star said after his great show, going 1-for-3 in the contest.

Nash has registered a career batting average of .306 with 468 hits, 114 homers and 300 RBIs.

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Ramos Sizzles with 25-Game Batting Streak:

Wilson Ramos has been ripping hits every day for a while now, and nobody seems able to stop him. The Northwestern catcher picked up 1 more today against the North Florida Ospreys and now has a 25-game hitting streak. The Wildcats won the game 9-2.

"Definitely somebody's going to stop me at some point," he said later, chuckling. "I'll enjoy it for the time being."
Wilson Ramos flied out in the 2nd, flied out in the 3rd, singled in the 6th and struck out in the 7th.

This season Ramos has hit 20 home runs and posted a .293 batting average.

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Syracuse-Boston College Trade:

Velado for Waner: Syracuse and Boston College announced today in a joint press conference that 25-year-old SS Ayres Velado and 23-year-old LF Laynce Nix will be going to the Eagles in exchange for 25-year-old LF Lloyd Waner. "It'll be exciting to join a new organization," one player said. "Some of us could use a fresh start." The players have each passed physicals and are expected to report by day's end.


Velado is batting at a .224 pace this season, picking up 73 hits in 326 at-bats with 13 home runs, 42 RBIs and 35 runs scored.

This year Waner is batting .319 with 8 home runs and 26 RBIs. In 79 games he has scored 34 times.

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Ennis Launches Number 400:

Del Ennis circled the bases and raised his arm in triumph. He had finally hit his 400th home run. It was a homer for a lot of people: himself, his teammates past and present, his former managers and coaches, and especially his family, who sat near the plate cheering his every at-bat during the past few games.

Ennis spoke with BNN and said, "I knew number 400 would come sooner or later. I had to keep reminding myself, 'Relax, relax, just let it happen, let it happen.' And it finally did."

His milestone homer came in the Florida State Seminoles 3-2 win over the Colorado Buffaloes. Ennis went 2 for 6 in the game, scored 2 runs, and batted in 2.

In his career Ennis is hitting .310 with 1401 hits, 400 home runs, 845 runs scored and 1004 RBIs.