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American League American West Champs Crowned:

Sacramento State Hornets: The Sacramento State Hornets have won the American League American West.

"We made it. Everything we talked about doing in spring training has come true so far," said Danny Cantu. "We're not done though, there's still a larger goal in mind."

Sacramento State has a record of 102-51 record and will by vying for their 1st College World Series. It was the club's 1st American League American West title.

"You never get sick of celebrating something like this," said second baseman Henry Larkin.

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National League American Won:

UCF Crowned:

For a team that has never won a College World Series, capturing the National League American is a good start.

That's the situation the UCF Knights find themselves in as their division title today became official.

"We might not have a lot of championship experience as a franchise, but when push comes to shove, I believe in these guys," said left fielder Topsy Hartsel. "We want to be that team to bring the title home to UCF."

Team manager Ricky McCook said it won't be easy to capture the College World Series, but noted that "nothing worth doing ever is."

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Louisville Wins National League ACC Crown:

Fans of the Louisville Cardinals have a lot to get excited about, as the club has captured the National League ACC crown.

It's the 1st time in franchise history that the club has finished atop the standings and they now have an opportunity to capture the franchise's 1st NCAA championship.

Manager Ash Finn said there's "a lot of excitement" in Louisville over the club right now and they hope to live up to expectations.

For his part, starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner said the division championship is "just a start" for his team.

"We want to go all the way, win the College World Series," he said. "Winning the division - we could get used to this."

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Win #26 for Seward Establishes New Standard: An amazing season for Ed Seward of the Virginia Tech Hokies reached its climax today, as the Virginia Tech Hokies's starting pitcher set the league record for most wins in a single season with 26, passing the great Candy Cummings. Fans at Illinois Field gave him a long ovation after the game had ended and the hurler was pushed back onto the field by his teammates for a curtain call.

This year Seward has made 32 starts, thrown 243.2 innings, fanned 406 batters and walked 57. His won-lost record is 26-5 with a 1.74 ERA.

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No Late-Season Magic Coming:

Pittsburgh Out of Playoffs:

Pittsburgh Panthers reliever Lefty James was extremely blunt when asked how it felt to have his team be officially eliminated from playoff contention today.

"It sucks," he said.

This is the 8th time in a row that the Panthers have missed the playoffs.They have yet to make the playoffs in their history.

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American League Big XII Title Goes to Bears:

The pennant has been won, the Baylor Bears are champions of the American League Big XII.

Starting Pitcher Camilo Pascual said his team is a "gritty and determined" club that were poised to win the division from day one.

"We knew the day the season opened that we'd be champions," he said. "It was just a matter of going out there and doing it."

At the helm, team manager Mike Robinson said his club is certainly not short on confidence.

"There's a lot of belief in the dugout and in the clubhouse," he said.

Baylor's record currently sits at 104-54 and it's the 1st division win for the franchise.

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Monarchs Win American League CUSA Crown:

The excitement in the room was obvious as the Old Dominion Monarchs players and coaches alike celebrated their American League CUSA championship.

"A lot of our guys have never been in this spot before," said reliever Ryan Webb. "Our team has never won a College World Series, but that's something we want to change this year."

With a record of 101-58, the club has wrapped up the division for the 2nd time.

It will be a "sweet moment for our city and our fans" if the team can bring home a championship, said team owner Evan Bacak.

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Hoosiers Win Tight National League Big Ten Race:

You could barely hear the person standing next to you in the Indiana Hoosiers clubhouse, as the team celebrated its National League Big Ten championship tonight.

"We're a proud bunch and this one feels good," closer Jose Santiago shouted to reporters over the loud music that rang through the clubhouse after the team's division win became official. "This is a franchise that deserves a championship and we're going to do everything we can to make that happen."

The Hoosiers have secured the franchise's 3rd title with a 95-66 record and will be looking for the 1st NCAA championship in franchise history.

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Arkansas Narrowly Wins American League SEC:

Brian Bailey was front and center in the Arkansas Razorbacks clubhouse tonight.

With the team having just clinched the American League SEC, the owner came down to personally congratulate his players on the honor.

"I know how hard they work every day for us, so it's hats-off to them," he said. "I know many owners probably prefer to stay up away from things, but I'm happy to celebrate this with these guys."

Reliever Shohei Ohtani said after the franchise's 1st division title, he hopes they soon give the team's owner much more to celebrate.

"We want to bring a championship back to Arkansas. The city and our fans deserve it," he said.

A College World Series win would be the team's 1st NCAA championship.

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Long Beach State Dirtbags Guaranteed Top Spot in American League Big West:

It wasn't easy, but the Long Beach State Dirtbags are champions of the American League Big West.

The club faced challenges to the crown throughout the season, but in the end have edged their division rivals to grab the playoff spot.

"Relief. Happiness. Excitement," was how right fielder Tim Hand responded when asked what he's feeling after the clinch. "We're all looking forward to getting the playoffs started."

The team has a 103-58 record, which has wrapped up their 2nd division title.

Team manager Troy Simmons said it would be "extremely satisfying" to be the man at the helm when the team captures its 1st College World Series.

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Butler Narrowly Wins National League Big East:

The owner of the Butler Bulldogs called it a "proud day" for his franchise.

"Any time you win a division, it's a special accomplishment," said Adam Chandler. "I couldn't be happier to be associated with this group of players."

The Bulldogs have in fact wrapped up the National League Big East and center fielder Jay Barone said the team is looking forward to the postseason.

"It's what you play for, the chance to win a College World Series," he said. "Our guys know what's at stake and what this means for our team and city."

The club has a record of 93-70 and have secured the 5th division championship in franchise history. The Bulldogs will be looking for their 1st NCAA championship.

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Members Only: Cobb Joins .400 Club:

He may be young compared to many NCAA stars, but at the age of 26, Ty Cobb has already proven himself as an elite performer.

A .429 batting average on the season has put the Cal Poly Mustangs star into rarefied air.

"He's only going to get better, that's the scary thing," the Cal Poly manager told reporters.

It will be hard to improve on a campaign that saw the left fielder stroke 273 hits, with 31 doubles, 3 triples, 87 home runs, 185 RBIs and 175 runs scored.

"I definitely never expected to hit .429 this year, that's for sure," Cobb said.
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Mustangs Star Wins Triple Crown:

Cal Poly left fielder Ty Cobb had a season that places him among the greats, winning the 3rd Triple Crown in NCAA history. Clearly one of the best players in the American League this year, he compiled a .429 batting average with 273 hits, 31 doubles, 3 triples, 87 home runs and 185 RBIs.

His skipper said, "I have been around a few years and have never seen anything like the year Ty had this year. It was truly remarkable."

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Best in Wins, Ks, ERA -- Seward Nabs Triple Crown: There's a new Triple Crown winner -- Hokies ace Ed Seward powered his way to the top of the National League in wins, strikeouts and ERA. He was the league's best in all three major pitching categories. In his superb year, the 26-year-old hurler chalked up 26 wins, totaled 406 strikeouts and posted a 1.74 ERA. Seward finished the year 26-5. It looks like a Cy Young Award might be in his future, too.

Speaking to the press about the award, "It's quite an honor to win the pitching Triple Crown. It's good to be rewarded for hard word. I just do whatever it takes to stay at the top of my game. I have a strong work ethic and pride myself on being the best. My teammates deserve a lot of credit, too. I didn't do this all by myself."

How good a year did Seward have? One opposing batter put it this way: "We're doing the best we can. But when you've got God on the mound throwing against you, it makes it a little tough."

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Mike Feehley Wins 2026 NL Batting Crown:

Most players consider individual recognition less important than team success. Nevertheless, Mike Feehley admitted, "It feels good to win an award."

Today, the 32-year-old left fielder for the Penn State Nittany Lions was officially recognized for winning the 2026 National League batting title with a .384 average.

Feehley played in 162 games and finished the season with 236 hits, including 52 doubles, 4 triples and 4 home runs.

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2026 Playoff Bracket:

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Butler Sweeps into the Regionals:

The Butler Bulldogs have swept the Arizona Wildcats and are on to the Regionals. Butler won 6-3 today at Bulldog Park to clinch the Wildcard.

"We're happy to have put the dagger in when we had the chance," said Butler left fielder Tito Francona, who was named MVP for the series. "It could have been a tough series to finish if we let them start winning."

Francona won the award with a .500 batting average and a .500 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

The Butler Bulldogs don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Stanford Cardinal - UT Arlington Mavericks series. Stanford leads the series 1 game to 0. The Regionals schedule will be announced after the Wildcard finishes.

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Cardinals Dominate, Sweep Wildcard:

With a 9-1 win to wrap up the series at Jim Patterson Stadium, the Louisville Cardinals have eliminated the Memphis Tigers in the Wildcard and move on to the Regionals.

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

Ruben Gentes led the charge offensively for the victors, winning series MVP honors. He posted a .500 batting average, along with a .667 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

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

The Louisville Cardinals don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Miami Hurricanes - NC State Wolfpack series. That series is tied at 1 game apiece. The Regionals schedule will be announced after the Wildcard finishes.

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Cardinal Cruise to Regionals with Sweep:

It was a sweet sweep for the Stanford Cardinal as they eased past the UT Arlington Mavericks to advance to the Regionals.

Stanford won the final game by a 5-2 count and the series 2-0.

"We're just fortunate to get through it quickly and be able to rest up for the next series," said Miguel Cintron, who was named series MVP.

For the series, Cintron hit .444 with a .444 on-base percentage. He had 1 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 2 runs.

The Stanford Cardinal will play against the Butler Bulldogs in the next round. Butler won their series against the Arizona Wildcats 2 games to 0. The Regionals schedule will be announced after the Wildcard finishes.

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Strong Earthquake Levels Parts of Venezuela, League Pledges Aid: Residents of this South American nation are digging out from the rubble left in the wake of a major earthquake. The temblor, which measured 7.7 on the Richter scale, devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Numerous major league players, many of whom are natives of the affected areas, and league officials have pledged millions of dollars in aid to help in the relief effort. "It's a horrible situation down there", said a distraught Ricardo Ureta, a Venezuelan native. "I'm still waiting to hear from many of relatives. I feel very helpless at this point. I wish there was something more I could do to help."

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Texas A&M Sweeps into the Regionals:

Colin Moran said he expected the Wildcard to be "a battle from start to finish."

In the end, it was nothing more than a minor skirmish, as the Texas A&M Aggies encountered little resistance in sweeping the Tennessee Volunteers, to advance to the Regionals.

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

Texas A&M won the final game by a 3-2 count and were led in the series by Moran, who was named MVP. On the series, he hit .500 with 1 home runs. He also drove in 1 RBI and scored 1 runs.

The Texas A&M Aggies don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Texas Tech Red Raiders - Arkansas Razorbacks series. Arkansas leads the series 1 games to 0. The Regionals schedule will be announced after the Wildcard finishes.