March 10, 2012

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Wilson homers and drives in four as Stanford routs Rice

Florida downs FGCU, B-CU has 46-game conference win streak snapped

In Stanford, Calif., Austin Wilson (right) had a three-run homer and knocked in four as second-ranked Stanford outscored No. 4 Rice 11-6 Saturday afternoon at Sunken Diamond. The dinger by Wilson (2 for 4) in the fourth gave the Cardinal (13-1) a 7-3 advantage. Eric Smith went 3 for 4 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI, while Brian Ragira (3 for 5, 2 R, 2 RBI) homered for Stanford. Brett Mooneyham (4-0, 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 4 BB, 9 K) earned the victory. Michael Fuda (3 for 5, 2 R, 3 RBI) and Christian Stringer (2 for 5) both went deep for the Owls (12-4). (photo by David Elkinson of StanfordPhoto.com)

No. 1 Florida 8, FGCU 3

In Gainesville, Fla., Mike Zunino had a two-run single to spark a four-run first as Florida clinched a series win over FGCU. Zunino finished with two hits, while Nolan Fontana went 2 for 3 with a home run, two walks, two runs and two RBI for the Gators (14-1). Brian Johnson (2-0, 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 6 K) recorded the victory. Andrew Valencia had a two-run homer in the sixth, while Ryan Gebhart went 2 for 4 with two runs for the Eagles (6-7).

Florida A&M 3-5, Bethune-Cookman 2-4

In Tallahassee, Fla., Florida A&M swept a MEAC doubleheader from Bethune-Cookman, ending the 46-game conference win streak for the Wildcats. B-CU had not lost a league series since 2005. Tony Covington (2-1) earned the win in both contests. He retired the final two batters in the top of the ninth in the opener before a RBI single by Jarryd Reid (2 for 5) in the bottom of the frame gave the win to the Rattlers (2-0, 3-12). Alejandro Sanchez had two hits and a run for the Wildcats (0-2, 5-9). Covington worked the final 1.1 innings in Game 2 with one hit and one strikeout. FAMU tied it at 4 with two in the sixth and won it in the bottom of the seventh as a single by Daniel Lee (3 for 3, 2 R, 2 RBI) plated Reid. Jordan Taylor and Anthony Stokes both had two hits for B-CU.

No. 3 South Carolina 6, Princeton 1

In Columbia, S.C., Christian Walker had three hits, including an RBI double, to lead South Carolina past Princeton and clinch the series. Dante Rosenberg also went 2 for 3 with a run and RBI to lead the Gamecocks (12-1). Matt Price (2-0) earned the win, pitching six innings with four hits, one earned run and six strikeouts. Alec Keller and Steve Harrington both went 2 for 4 to pace the Tigers (2-4).

No. 5 Texas A&M 5, No. 14 Cal State Fullerton 5 (suspended top 10)

In College Station, Texas, rain came after nine innings, forcing the suspension of the game between Texas A&M and Cal State Fullerton. The Titans scored three in the sixth to take a 5-4 lead before Jacob House delivered a run-scoring double in the bottom of the eighth for the Aggies. The game will resume at noon on Sunday.

No 6 Arkansas 5-6, Binghamton 3-0

In Fayetteville, Ark., Sam Bates and Matt Reynolds both homered in the bottom of the first to spark Arkansas to a doubleheader sweep of Binghamton. Jimmy Bosco added a two-run homer in the fifth to extend the lead for the Razorbacks (14-2). John Howell, Jake Thomas, and Zach Blanden all had two hits for the Bearcats (0-6). D.J. Baxendale (5-0, 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 K) picked up the win. In the finale, five Arkansas pitchers combined to limit Binghamton to four hits. Starter Randall Font (1-1) recorded the win and struck out four in his six innings. Bo Bigham and Joe Serrano both had two hits and an RBI for the Razorbacks. Shaun McGraw went 2 for 3 for the Bearcats.

No. 7 North Carolina 6, No. 18 Clemson 3

In Clemson, S.C., North Carolina used a pair of bases-loaded walks and a sacrifice fly to score three in the top of the ninth, snapping a 3-3 tie and earning an ACC series win over Clemson. Jordan Parks had two hits and knocked in a pair, while Tommy Coyle went 3 for 5 with two runs for the Tar Heels (2-0, 12-2). Shane Taylor (3-0, 1 IP) earned the win in relief, while Michael Morin fanned one in the ninth for his sixth save. Spencer Kieboom and Jason Stolz both went 3 for 4 with a run for the Tigers (0-2, 6-6).

No. 8 Florida State 5, Duke 0

In Durham, N.C., Mike Compton, Brian Busch, and Gage Smith combined for a five-hit shutout as Florida State blanked Duke in ACC action. Compton (4-0) pitched seven innings of three-hit ball before yielding to the bullpen. Infielders Sherman Johnson and Devin Travis both had two hits and one RBI for the Seminoles (2-0, 13-1) and Jayce Boyd delivered a three-run double in the ninth to ice a second conference victory for Florida State. David Perkins was 1 for 3 with a walk for the Blue Devils (0-2, 7-10).

NC State 8, No. 9 Georgia Tech 5

In Raleigh, N.C., Chris Diaz drove in four as NC State evened its ACC series with Georgia Tech. Diaz (3 for 4, 1 R) delivered a two-run double in the bottom of the first to give the Wolfpack (1-1, 10-3) a 3-0 lead. The Yellow Jackets (1-1, 11-4) fell behind 7-0 before scoring a couple of runs in the top of the seventh. Sam Dove and Brandon Thomas both had two hits for Georgia Tech. Carlos Rodon (3-0, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K) earned the win for NC State while Josh Heddinger (1-1, 0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 2 BB) picked up the loss.

No. 10 Arizona 16, Eastern Michigan 7

In Tucson, Ariz., Alex Mejia went 4 for 5 with four runs as Arizona pounded Eastern Michigan. The Wildcats (12-2) had three big innings, tallying five in the second and four in both the fourth and sixth. Johnny Field had two hits and four RBI, while Trent Gilbert went 3 for 4 with a double and four runs. Konner Wade (3-0, 5.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K) got the win. Matt Hitt went 3 for 3 with a double, two runs and one RBI, while Daniel Russell went 2 for 2 with a triple, two walks and two runs for the Eagles (3-10).

No. 19 UCLA 7, No. 11 Georgia 6

In Athens, Ga., Jeff Gelalich went 3 for 4 with one run as UCLA edged Georgia to clinch the series victory and extend its win streak to nine. The Bulldogs (11-4) took the lead with three in the third before the Bruins (11-3) scored in four of the final five innings. Georgia got a run in each of the final three innings, but came up one run short. Cody Keefer and Chris Keck both had two hits and a run for UCLA. Ryan Deeter (1-0, 1 IP, 3 H, 1 UE, 1 BB, 2 K) earned the win in relief, while Scott Griggs (1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 K) registered his fourth save. Kyle Farmer had two doubles and two RBI, while Jonathan Hester went 3 for 5 with a double and one RBI for the Bulldogs.

No. 13 LSU 6, Michigan 4

In Baton Rouge, La., Grant Dozar had a two-run single to cap a three-run seventh as LSU rallied past Michigan for its eighth straight victory. Raph Rhymes went 3 for 5 with a double, two runs and one RBI, while Tyler Hanover drove in two for the Tigers (13-2). Jared Foster also went deep for LSU. Ryan Eades (3-1, 8 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 7 K) picked up the win, while Nick Goody worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts for his first save. Will Drake went 3 for 4, while Michael O’Neill, Coley Crank and Dylan Delaney (2 for 3, 2 RBI) all homered for the Wolverines (6-9).

No. 15 Miami (Fla.) 5, Boston College 3

In Coral Gables, Fla., Stephen Perez delivered a two-run triple in the bottom of the eighth to break a 3-3 deadlock as Miami clinched an ACC series victory over Boston College. Brad Fieger homered to lead off the eighth as the Hurricanes (2-0, 11-3) tied the game at 3. Jarred Mederos went 3 for 4 with a double and two runs for Miami. Anthony Melchionda (3 for 4, 2 R, 1 RBI) and Rob Moir (3 for 4) both had two triples for the Eagles (0-2, 6-7). A.J. Salcines (2-0, 2 IP, 3 H, 1 R) got the win, while E.J. Encinosa fanned two in the ninth for his second save.

No. 16 Ole Miss 9, Houston 0

In Oxford, Miss., R.J. Hively fanned nine in six innings as Ole Miss blanked Houston for the second straight day. Hively (3-0) scattered four hits and walked two. Blake Newalu had a two-run single in a five-run third as the Rebels (12-2) took a 7-0 advantage. Matt Snyder went 4 for 4 with a double, two runs and two RBI, while Alex Yarbrough added two hits, including a triple, and two runs for the home team. Jake Runte went 1 for 3 with a walk for the Cougars (6-8).

No. 17 Oklahoma 5, West Virginia 2

In Eugene, Okla., Dillon Overton went the distance with six strikeouts as Oklahoma topped West Virginia in the Nike College Showcase. Overton (3-0) allowed six hits and one earned run without walking a batter. Jack Mayfield had a RBI double to snap a 2-2 tie and spark a three-run rally in the bottom of the eighth. Max White went 3 for 4 with one run and one RBI for the Sooners (10-4). Gabe Brown had two hits, including a triple, and scored once for the Mountaineers (6-8).

Alabama 7, No. 20 Louisville 6

In Tuscaloosa, Ala., Jon Kelton knocked in the game-winner with a bunt single in the bottom of the eighth as Alabama edged Louisville in the DRASH Alabama Classic. Kenny Roberts and Ben Moore both had two hits and two runs for the Crimson Tide (6-8). Jake Hubbard (2-0) got a double play to end the eighth and hurled a perfect ninth to earn the victory. Stewart Ijames (3 for 4, 2 R, 2 RBI) homered, while Adam Engel went 2 for 3 with a double, two walks and two runs for the Cardinals (10-4).

Long Beach State 7, Arizona State 3

In Long Beach, Calif., Matt Duffy went 2 for 3 with three RBI as Long Beach State evened its series with Arizona State. The Dirtbags (5-9) scored three in the second and third in building a 6-0 lead. Brennan Metzger (2 for 4) and Richard Prigatano both had two runs for LBSU. Matt Anderson (1-0, 6.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 4 K) was the starter and winner. Kasey Coffman had two hits and two RBI for the Sun Devils (9-4). All 19 hits in the game were singles.

Liberty 7-4, St. John’s 4-1

In Lynchburg, Va., Andy Smith homered to snap a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the sixth of the opener as Liberty swept a doubleheader from St. John’s. The Flames (15-1) are off to their best start in program history. Liberty added three in the eighth in Game 1 for insurance. Smith finished with two hits and three runs. Patrick Bankemper (1-0, 3 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K) earned the win in relief, while Trey Lambert fanned one in the ninth for his first save. Jeremy Baltz went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBI for the Red Storm (4-9). In the nightcap, Michael Robertson went 2 for 4 with two runs for Liberty. Brooks Roy (3-0, 4 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K) registered the win, with Carson Herndon (3 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K) earning his first save. Baltz had two hits, including a home run, for St. John’s.

Wake Forest 9, Maryland 6

In Winston-Salem, N.C., Pat Blair went 1 for 2 with three walks and three runs as Wake Forest topped Maryland for its 12th straight victory. The Demon Deacons (2-0, 13-4) last won a dozen in a row in 2002. WFU used two wild pitches and an error to take the lead for good with three in the sixth. Charlie Morgan drove in two for the Deacons. Nate Jones (2-0, 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 K) got the win in relief, while Michael Dimrock fanned four over the final two innings for his fifth save. Tomo Delp had a two-run homer in the top of the sixth for the Terrapins (0-2, 11-3).

Purdue 22, Murray State 1

In Murray, Ky., Kevin Plawecki homered and drove in five as Purdue pounded Murray State. The Boilermakers (10-1) amassed 30 hits and scored eight in both the sixth and ninth. Tyler Spillner homered and knocked in four, while Eric Charles (3 R, 3 RBI), Cameron Perkins (2B, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Stephen Talbott (3B, 2 R, 1 RBI) all had four hits for Purdue. Lance Breedlove (2-1, 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 K) picked up the victory. Ty Stetson doubled and scored in the first on a two-base hit by Travis Isaak for the lone run for the Thoroughbreds (8-7).

UNC Wilmington 8, James Madison 7

In Wilmington, N.C., Michael Bass went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBI as UNC Wilmington clinched a CAA series win over James Madison. The Seahawks (2-0, 5-9) scored two in the fifth to take the lead for good at 6-5 before adding two insurance runs in the seventh. Hunter Ridge (3 for 4, 2 R) had two doubles and Jake Koenig (2 for 4, 2B) drove in a pair for UNCW. Mat Batts (1-2, 5 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 6 K) got the win, while Ricky Holden (4 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 3 K) earned his first save. Conner Brown (3 for 5), Cole McInturff (2 for 4) and Ian Haynes (2 for 4) each drove in two for the Dukes (0-2, 5-9-1).

Michigan State 4, Seton Hall 3 (15)

In Port Charlotte, Fla., Michigan State scored four in the bottom of the 15th to upend Seton Hall in the Snowbird Classic. Pinch-hitter Andrew Carpenter delivered a two-run single to tie the game and Anthony Cheky brought home the game-winner with a base hit. Ryan Jones had five hits and a run for the Spartans (7-6). Tim Simpson (1-0) got the final out in the top of the 15th to record the victory. Mike Genovese had two hits, including a RBI double, for the Pirates (5-9). Rick Mangione (6.1 IP, 7 H) and Ryan Harvey (4.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB) both struck out eight for Seton Hall. The 5:40 marathon finished just before midnight ET.

UC Riverside 1, Sacramento State 0

In Riverside, Calif., Eddie Orozco was perfect for six innings, finishing with a three-hit shutout and 15 strikeouts as UC Riverside edged Sacramento State. Devyn Bolasky (2 for 4) had a RBI single in the bottom of the third for the Highlanders (6-8). Kyle Moses (2 for 4) had a leadoff single in the seventh to give the Hornets (5-9) their first base-runner. Orozco (3-1) struck out the side in the ninth to tie the program’s Division I record for punchouts in a game. Tanner Mendonca (2-2, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB) struck out 10 in eight innings for Sacramento State.

Kentucky 7, Canisius 5

In Lexington, Ky., Jerad Grundy struck out seven over seven scoreless innings as Kentucky topped Canisius to remain the nation’s only undefeated team at 15-0. Grundy (3-0) allowed three hits and two walks. A.J. Reed went 2 for 4 with three RBI, while J.T. Riddle added two hits, including a double, and two RBI for the Wildcats. Manny Hernandez had three hits and Christian Segar drove in two as the Golden Griffins (7-7) scored all their runs in the top of the ninth.

Mercer 6, Mississippi State 1

In Starkville, Miss., Brandon Barker allowed one run over eight innings as Mercer evened its series with Mississippi State. Barker (2-0) allowed six hits and one walk with one strikeout. Nick Backlund (4 for 4, 2 R) and Logan Gaines (2 for 5, 2 R) both homered for the Bears (12-4). Adam Frazier and Mitch Slauter both had two hits for the Bulldogs (13-3), which had their seven-game win streak snapped.

Winthrop 3, Holy Cross 2

In Rock Hill, S.C., Eric Ruth fanned a career-high 13 as Winthrop edged Holy Cross. Ruth (1-1) allowed eight hits and two unearned runs while not allowing a free pass. Austin Stuart fanned one in a hitless ninth for his first save. Matt Lobacz had a two-run single in a three-run third for the Eagles (2-13). Patrick Puentes and Stephen Wadsworth both had run-scoring singles in the first for the Crusaders (4-6).

Oklahoma State 13-5, Alabama A&M 2-0

In Stillwater, Okla., Robbie Rea tied a school record with three home runs in the opener as Oklahoma State swept a doubleheader and the series against Alabama A&M. Rea went 5 for 5 with two doubles, four runs and nine RBI, one away from the program record. Hunter Bailey (3 for 4, 2 2B, 2 RBI) also went deep for the Cowboys (9-7). Kyle Ottoson (1-2, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K) earned the win. James Brown went 2 for 3 with one run and one RBI for the Bulldogs (5-12). Zach Fish drove in a pair in the nightcap for OSU, while Rea doubled and scored. Randy McCurry (2-1, 8 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K) earned the victory. Brandyn Crutcher and Jordan Friend both had hits for A&M.

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