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2030 Playoff Tree after the first round:

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Boilermakers Dominate, Sweep Regionals:

The Purdue Boilermakers proved to be too much to handle for the South Alabama Jaguars in the Regionals, and a sweep was the end result.

Purdue punched its ticket to the Super Regionals on the strength of a 5-4 win in the deciding game, which wrapped up the series 2-0.

Purdue first baseman Bill Terry, named series MVP, was instrumental in the sweep, as he mashed South Alabama pitching to the tune of a .500 average, with a .600 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Purdue Boilermakers don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Jacksonville Dolphins - Xavier Musketeers series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Arizona Sweeps into the Super Regionals:

It's a sweet sweep for the Arizona Wildcats and they have won the Regionals. The UCLA Bruins were not able to keep pace with the Wildcats and dropped the series in short order, losing 1-0 in the deciding game.

"This wasn't really the effort we hoped for," said UCLA manager Art McMillan.

It's now on to the Super Regionals for Arizona after their 2-0 series win.

Leading the way for the winners was left fielder John Baker, who was named MVP. For the series, Baker hit .286 with a .444 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Arizona Wildcats don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Louisville Cardinals - Arizona State Sun Devils series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Dolphins Prevail, as Regionals Goes to the Wire:

NCAA fans were certainly not disappointed with this National League Regionals.

The two teams were evenly matched and the series went to the final game, with the Jacksonville Dolphins prevailing over the Xavier Musketeers to advance to the Super Regionals.

Jacksonville won the final game by a score of 5-2 at J. Page Hayden Field and that sealed the series 2-1.

"Things were tense in our clubhouse and dugout before and during this game, but we can let loose a bit now -- the hard work is over, for now," said catcher Cliff Johnson, who earned MVP honors.

For the series, Johnson hit .273 with a .333 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, 4 RBI and scored 1 runs.

The Jacksonville Dolphins will play against the Purdue Boilermakers in the next round. Purdue won their series against the South Alabama Jaguars 2 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Arizona State Takes Regionals in Deciding Game:

In a series that had a little bit of everything, the Arizona State Sun Devils have edged the Louisville Cardinals.

The two rival clubs went the distance in the tightly-contested Regionals, with a 5-4 win in the clincher being the difference for Arizona State 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 Aaron Boone, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Boone hit .385 with a .385 on-base percentage. He had 4 home runs, drove in 8 RBI and scored 4 runs.

The Arizona State Sun Devils will play against the Arizona Wildcats in the next round. Arizona won their series against the UCLA Bruins 2 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Oklahoma State Sweeps into the Super Regionals:

With a 2-1 win to wrap up the series at Hawkins Field, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have eliminated the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Regionals and move on to the Super Regionals.

Oklahoma State controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 2-0 sweep.

Ivan Rodriguez led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .375 batting average, along with a .444 on-base percentage. He had 3 home runs, drove in 6 RBI and scored 4 runs.

"We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish."

The Oklahoma State Cowboys don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers - Cal State Fullerton Titans series. Western Kentucky 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 UTEP Miners in a sweep, the final win coming by a 7-6 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 .375 with a .444 on-base percentage. He added 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Fresno State Bulldogs don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Texas Tech Red Raiders - Charlotte 49ers series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Hilltoppers Dominate, Sweep Regionals:

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers had all facets of their game going and have swept the Cal State Fullerton Titans in the Regionals.

Western Kentucky now heads off to the Super Regionals, after wrapping up the series with a 4-3 win.

Lonny Frey was named MVP, as he put up a .429 batting average, with a .429 on-base percentage. He had 3 home runs, drove in 3 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the next round. Oklahoma State won their series against the Vanderbilt Commodores 2 games to 0. The Super Regionals schedule will be announced after the Regionals finishes.

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Texas Tech Takes Regionals in Deciding Game:

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are heading to the Super Regionals, having narrowly defeated the Charlotte 49ers.

Texas Tech edged Charlotte in the series 2-1, with a win at Hayes Stadium in the clinching game by a 5-0 margin.

Andres Vergara turned in a strong offensive performance for the Red Raiders and got series MVP for his efforts.

"I'll never turn down another trophy for my mantle, another accomplishment to remember once my career is over," he said. "What I would really remember, though, is a College Wold Series win."

It remains to be seen how the playoffs will conclude, but if Vergara continues to swing a hot bat, his team will no doubt have a chance.

For the series, he hit .500 with a .583 on-base percentage. He had 3 home runs, 6 RBI and scored 4 runs.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the next round. Fresno State 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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2030 NCAA Super Regionals updated bracket:

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Arizona State Sweeps into the Semifinals:

With a 4-3 win to wrap up the series at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the Arizona State Sun Devils have eliminated the Arizona Wildcats in the Super Regionals and move on to the Semifinals.

Arizona State controlled the series from the outset and won it in a 2-0 sweep.

Roberto Alomar led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .800 batting average, along with a .800 on-base percentage. He had 0 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 0 runs.

"We're not done yet," the MVP said. "There is still a lot to accomplish."

The Arizona State Sun Devils don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Purdue Boilermakers - Jacksonville Dolphins series. Jacksonville leads the series 1 games to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Purdue Takes Super Regionals in Deciding Game:

It was a rousing finish to the Super Regionals at Alexander Field today.

The Purdue Boilermakers sent the Jacksonville Dolphins home for the season with a 2-0 win in the decisive game of the series.

The Boilermakers took the series 2-1. Up next on their schedule is the Semifinals.

Hauling in the MVP trophy was Purdue shortstop Ehire Adrianza. His numbers included a .545 batting average, 1 RBIs and 1 runs.

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

The Purdue Boilermakers will play against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the next round. Arizona State won their series against the Arizona Wildcats 2 games to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Hilltoppers Dominate, Sweep Super Regionals:

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers outclassed the Oklahoma State Cowboys in all facets of the game throughout the AL Super Regionals.

The end result was a Western Kentucky series sweep to advance to the Semifinals, capped off by a 4-1 win in the final game.

"We're a bit surprised it's over in a sweep, to be honest with you," said left fielder Jack Smith, who hit .500 in the series.

Smith's standout effort garnered him MVP honors. He also put up a .500 on-base percentage and had 0 home runs, drove in 1 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Texas Tech Red Raiders - Fresno State Bulldogs series. Fresno State leads the series 1 games to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Fresno State Sweeps into the Semifinals:

Despite the best efforts of Jose Abreu, the Fresno State Bulldogs have won the Super Regionals.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders standout was named series MVP, even though his team lost to Fresno State 9-3 in the final game, and dropped the series 2-0.

"Hats off to them, they deserve to be moving on," Abreu said at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium after being awarded his MVP trophy. "I just wish I could trade this trophy in for a chance at the College Wold Series."

For their part, the Bulldogs celebrated long into the night, as they are now set to move on to the Semifinals.

The Fresno State Bulldogs will play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the next round. Western Kentucky won their series against the Oklahoma State Cowboys 2 games to 0. The Semifinals schedule will be announced after the Super Regionals finishes.

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Arizona State Sweeps into the College Wold Series:

The Arizona State Sun Devils outclassed the Purdue Boilermakers in all facets of the game throughout the NL Semifinals.

The end result was a Arizona State series sweep to advance to the College Wold Series, capped off by a 5-1 win in the final game.

"We're a bit surprised it's over in a sweep, to be honest with you," said second baseman Roberto Alomar, who hit .417 in the series.

Alomar's standout effort garnered him MVP honors. He also put up a .467 on-base percentage and had 2 home runs, drove in 5 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Arizona State Sun Devils don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Fresno State Bulldogs - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The College Wold Series schedule will be announced after the Semifinals finishes.

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Fresno State Advances to College Wold Series:

The College Wold Series hopes remain strong for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

The team tonight eliminated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with a 5-3 win, to capture the Semifinals 3-1.

"We're rolling now," said Gil McDougald, who was named series MVP. "The pitchers are pitching, hitters are hitting, look out. I expect us to pick our game up to another level in the College Wold Series."

The standout offensive performance from McDougald included a .357 batting average, .471 on-base percentage, 0 home runs, 4 RBI and 1 runs scored.

The Fresno State Bulldogs will play against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the next round. Arizona State won their series against the Purdue Boilermakers 3 games to 0. The College Wold Series schedule will be announced after the Semifinals finishes.

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Bulldogs Top Sun Devils in College Wold Series:

It's party time in Fresno State. The confetti is flying and residents are smiling.

The Fresno State Bulldogs have reached the mountaintop, capturing the 2030 College Wold Series today. They defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-0 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium to officially wrap up the series 3-1.

Asked how it feels to be champion, first baseman Greg Vaughn was to the point.

"It feels great, like a million bucks. I'm so happy right now, not just for me but for all the guys," he said. "We put a lot of work into this and deserve to be champions."

The team is planning a victory parade and fan appreciation day later in the week. Fresno State finished the regular season 104-58 and claimed first place in the American League American West.

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Bowling Green Trades Surhoff for UC Riverside's Rodon:

In an effort to add some depth to its roster, the Bowling Green Falcons have swapped 27-year-old C B J Surhoff to the UC Riverside Highlanders for 25-year-old LHP Carlos Rodon and 24-year-old RHP Mike Clevinger. The Falcons GM told reporters, "We saw a chance to upgrade our ball club and took it."


His career stats show that Surhoff has batted .266 and connected for 45 home runs.

Since joining the league, Rodon has compiled an ERA of 4.51 with a career record of 56-63. He has 986 strikeouts in 950.1 innings and has held opponents to a .238 batting average.

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National League Names Top Gloves:

The National League has today announced the winners of the 2030 Gold Glove Award. The following players have been honored for defensive excellence:

Pitcher
Joe Genewich (Louisiana Monroe Warhawks)

Catcher
Josh Gibson (Louisville Cardinals)

First Baseman
Robby Soto (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)

Second Baseman
Joe Nesselrotte (Arizona Wildcats)

Third Baseman
Roy McMillan (Florida State Seminoles)

Shortstop
Dave Concepcion (Oregon Ducks)

Left Fielder
Bill D Wilson (UConn Huskies)

Center Fielder
Devon White (Temple Owls)

Right Fielder
Jacoby Ellsbury (Little Rock Trojans)

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AL Announces 2030 Top Gloves:

On the defensive side of the game pitchers always get the glory, but the best pitchers know their success hinges on the gloves behind them. The defensive dream team in the American League for 2030 has been announced, and the Gold Glove Award trophies will be presented to these outstanding fielders:

Pitcher
Mo-ruo Gonzalez (Charlotte 49ers)

Catcher
Jack J O'Connor (UC Riverside Highlanders)

First Baseman
Vinny Ayala (UC Irvine Anteaters)

Second Baseman
Lonny Frey (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers)

Third Baseman
Sean Burroughs (Boise State Broncos)

Shortstop
Phil Rizzuto (Florida Atlantic Owls)

Left Fielder
Alex Navarrete (Long Beach State Dirtbags)

Center Fielder
Paul Blair (Texas A&M Aggies)

Right Fielder
Dustin Mertz (UC San Diego Tritons)