The top ranked Texas A&M Aggies passed a tough test with a key series win over arch rival #12 Texas in College Station this past weekend. Pitching was the story here as NCBA wins leader David Williams delivered another great performance in Game 1, holding the Longhorns to just 1 run, while Justin Holder delivered a complete game effort in Game 3 to earn the series win for the Ags. The Horns played well also and are looking forward to a return series in Austin the final weekend of the season. For the Horns, Clay Modgling and Chris Muellner were in top form at the plate all weekend.
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#18 Baylor Earns Sweep Over SMU
The Baylor Bears got yet another fantastic weekend from their starting pitchers. Robbie Greenberg was solid again, but the story of the week was Matt Chapa who delivered a 6 inning no-hitter in a run-rule shortened Game 2 of the series. Payne Drewelow was the star for the Bears at the plate. In 2 games, he was 4-5, with 2-2B, an inside the park HR, 3 RBI, 3 runs scored, 3 HBP, and a BB to lead the charge.
#3 Texas Tech Continues Surge
The 3rd ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders continued their surge toward a 6th straight conference title and regional berth. The crew from Lubbock took all 3 games from a very game North Texas team over the weekend. Graham Bunting and Jacob Cooper were key for the offensive attack on the weekend. For North Texas Marshall Little was solid at the plate.
2014 Great Lakes Regional Site
Battle Creek and C.O. Brown Stadium will play host to the 2014 Great Lakes Regional Playoff. Check out the official press release for more details on the event. Are you ready for the postseason?
Texas State Take 2 from Victoria
Victoria earned a sensational extra innings victory in Game 1 behind the rubber arm of Jordan Pacheco who went all 11 innings and earned the win to gain the upperhand in the series. The Texas State Bobcats rebounded nicely to pick up a convincing win in Game 2 for the doubleheader split. The Bobcats then stole a close Game 3 on walkoff single by Ryan Benevides for the series win and key conference position.
#16 Lone Star Adds To Non-Conference Resume
The 16th ranked Lone Star College Coyotes picked up 2 more non-conference wins to improve their resume, this time over a very tough UTSA team. UTSA took a close game 1 behind a stellar relief appearance from Ryan Henry, but LSC bounced back for a commanding win in Game 2 then capped the series win with a 1-run win in game 3.
#18 Baylor Holds Conference Position
The 18th ranked Baylor Bears earned a pair of key conference wins over North Texas this past weekend. Robbie Greenberg was dominant on the mound again for he Bears while Irvin Santamaria and Nick Falcone came up big at the plate. UNT did score a win in game 2 of this 3 game set by riding the arm of Ben Salter who picked up the W after 5 and 2/3 innings of work. Josh Dickerson was also a big factor for the Mean Green on the weeked. The series win keeps the Bears near the top of the conference.
STS Week 3 Recap
Week 3 of the NCBA Spring Training Showcase featured 20 teams representing 10 different states. Check out the recap for scores and pics.
2014 Gulf Coast Regional Site
Check out the official press release with all of the details for the 2014 Gulf Coast Regional Playoff in McKinney, TX. Gabe Nesbitt Stadium will play host for the fourth-consecutive year.
Rawlings Week 17 Top 20 Poll
Texas A&M remains at #1, but Pittsburgh is nipping at their heals as there has been quite a bit of movement including 4 teams jumping into the 2014 Rawlings Week 17 DI Top 20 Poll at #14. Next Poll 4/3/14.