April 18, 2012
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Around the Bases
Cox homers and drives
in two as Liberty wins at UNC
Spencer tosses no-hitter for Oregon, Baylor
wins 21st straight game
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Chapel Hill, N.C., Tyler Cox went 2 for 3 with a homer and two
RBI as Liberty won at seventh-ranked North Carolina 5-3
Wednesday evening at Boshamer Stadium. The Flames (31-10), under
head coach Jim Toman (left), snapped a 2-2 tie with a run in the
top of the eighth and added a pair of insurance runs in the
ninth. Zack Haley had two doubles and two runs, while Trey
Wimmer went deep for Liberty. Jared Lyons (1-2, 2.1 IP, 4 H, 1
R, 3 K) earned the win in relief, while John Niggli (1.2 IP, 1
R, 1 BB) notched his first save. Michael Russell went 2 for 3
with one run and two RBI for the Tar Heels (28-10).
No. 10 Oregon 3, Portland 0
In Keizer, Ore., Jordan Spencer pitched a
no-hitter as Oregon downed Portland in front of 1,158 fans at
Volcanoes Stadium. Spencer (2-1) fanned a career-high five as
the freshman logged his first complete game shutout. Spencer
faced two over the minimum, hitting a batter in the fifth and
having a hitter reach on an error in the seventh. The Ducks
(26-10) scored twice in the third and once in the fifth. Aaron
Payne went 3 for 4 with a run, while Ryon Healy had two hits and
one RBI for Oregon. Kody Watts (2-1, 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 2
K) took the loss for the Pilots (20-12).
No. 6 Baylor 11, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 1
In Waco, Texas, Logan Vick and Steve DalPorto
both went 2 for 3 with a double, one run and two RBI as Baylor
run-ruled Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in seven innings, setting a
school record with its 21st straight victory. Cal Towey drew
three walks and drove in two, while Nate Goodwin went 2 for 3
with two runs and one RBI for the Bears (32-7). Brad Kuntz (4-2,
5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 2 K) picked up the win. Eric Weiss went 1
for 3 with a run for the Islanders (15-22).
No. 1 Florida State 6, North Georgia 0
In Tallahassee, Fla., James Ramsey went 3 for 4
with a triple, two runs and three RBI as Florida State downed
North Georgia in front of 3,731 fans at Dick Howser Stadium. The
Seminoles (30-7) scored three in the first, one in the second
and two in the fifth. FSU reached 30 victories for the 48th
consecutive season. Justin Gonzalez (2 for 3) homered for the
Seminoles. Scott Sitz (2-2, 2 IP, 2 H) recorded the win. Derek
Hooper, Matthew Black and Andrew Gordon each had a hit for the
Saints (20-22).
No. 4 LSU 5, Lamar 4
In Baton Rouge, La., Raph Rhymes went 3 for 4
with a double and three RBI as LSU edged Lamar. The Tigers
(31-7) tied the game at 4 with a run in the sixth and took their
first lead with a run in the bottom of the seventh. Mason Katz
had two hits and a run for LSU. Chris Cotton (4-0, 1.1 IP, 1 H,
2 K) posted the victory, while Nick Goody pitched a perfect
ninth for his fifth save. Darian Johnson went 2 for 4 with a
homer and three RBI, while Jude Vidrine went 3 for 5 with a
double and two runs for the Cardinals (13-22).
No. 15 Miami (Fla.) 3, Stetson 2
In Coral Gables, Fla., Javi Salas allowed one
earned run in 6.1 innings as Miami edged Stetson. Salas (4-2)
allowed seven hits and two total runs with no walks and five
strikeouts. A.J. Salcines recorded the final two outs to earn
his second save. Stephen Perez and Jarred Mederos both homered
for the Hurricanes (26-11). Mitchel Brennan went 2 for 3 with
two RBI, while Trey Blackman added a pair of doubles for the
Hatters (23-13).
Alabama 8-3, Mississippi Valley State 0-8
In Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mississippi Valley State
split a doubleheader at Alabama, earning the school’s first win
over an SEC opponent in a men’s sport in the nightcap. Luke
Brumfield went 1 for 4 with a run and two RBI for the Delta
Devils (9-29). David Lostra (3-7, 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 1 K)
picked up the historic win for MVSU. Hunter Gregory had two hits
for the Crimson Tide (14-24). In the opener, Case Nixon (1-1)
pitched five scoreless innings for Alabama with two hits, one
walk and two strikeouts. Taylor Dugas went 3 for 4 with one run
and two RBI. Dugas delivered his 65th career double, passing the
29-year-old school record held by Dave Magadan. Ben Moore went 2
for 4 with a homer and two RBI for the Crimson Tide. Brumfield
had two of his team’s three hits for MVSU.
Pittsburgh 3, Akron 2
In Pittsburgh, Casey Roche hit a game-winning
home run in the bottom of the ninth as Pittsburgh edged Akron to
give head coach Joe Jordano career win No. 700. Roche finished
with two hits, while Derik Wilson went 2 for 3 with a double and
one RBI for the Panthers (18-18). J.R. Leonardi (2-0, 2 IP, 1 K)
registered the victory. Matt Rembielak went 2 for 2 with one
RBI, while Darius Washington also had two hits for the Zips
(14-23).
Beanpot
Classic
Massachusetts 8, Harvard 7
In Lowell, Mass., Conor LeBlanc struck out 11 as
Massachusetts built an 8-0 lead and held on to nip Harvard at
LeLacheur Park to win its sixth Beanpot Championship. LeBlanc
(3-0) held the Crimson (8-26) scoreless through six before
allowing three to reach and score in the seventh. He allowed
nine hits and one walk. Harvard put up six in the seventh and
one in the eighth, but fell one run short. Leif Sorenson (2.1
IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 K) registered his sixth save. Adam Picard (3 for
5, 2B, HR, 3 R, 4 RBI) paced the offense for the Minutemen
(12-13). Jeff Reynolds (2 for 5, 2B, R, 3 RBI), Kyle Larrow (3
for 4, 2 R) and Jack Colton (2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI) led the way for
the Crimson.
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