May 16, 2014

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Washington nips OSU to forge first-place tie in Pac-12

Bucknell wins Patriot title, Penn State turns two triple plays in one game

In Corvallis, Ore., Jared Fisher allowed five hits and two runs in six solid innings, and Alex Schmidt and Austin Rei had two hits and a run apiece as sixth-ranked Washington moved into a tie for first place in the Pac-12 by beating No. 2 Oregon State 4-2 Friday before a crowd of 3,309. The Huskies (20-5, 38-11-1) scored three times in the second inning off Andrew Moore (5-4). Fisher (6-3) allowed a pair of runs in the fourth inning, and Trevor Dunlap struck out four over two innings and Troy Rallings earned his ninth save for the Huskies. Trever Morrison had two hits and two runs for the Beavers (20-5, 39-9).

Bucknell 5-7, Lehigh 4-2

In Lewisburg, Pa., Bryson Hough and Dan Weigel provided two solid starts, with Hough retiring 20 in a row at one point in Game 1, as top-seeded Bucknell swept Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament Championship to capture its first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2010. The Bison (29-17-1) join Columbia as the first two teams in the NCAA field. Danny Rafferty, who went 4 for 7 on the day, had a two-run double to tie Game 1 at 2, and Brett Smith gave the Bison a 3-2 lead with a RBI single in the eighth. Bucknell raced to a 5-0 lead, and Weigel worked into the eighth in Game 2. The Mountain Hawks finish at 25-24.

Michigan State 4-4, Penn State 2-1

In University Park, Pa., Penn State turned two triple plays in the opener of their Big Ten doubleheader with Michigan State. In the top of the fourth in Game 1, the Spartans (10-13, 28-24) had runners on first and second. With the runners on the move, a line drive was hit to Jim Haley at short, who stepped on second and threw to first for triple play No. 1. In the eighth, MSU again had runners on first and second. With the runners in motion, a liner was hit to Taylor Skerpon at second, who flipped to Haley covering and second before the throw back to first completed the triple play. Click here for SportsCenter video of the two triple plays. The Nittany Lions (5-17, 18-31) joined Gonzaga (April 4, 2006 vs. Washington State) as the only Division I teams to achieve the feat. It has only happened once in Major League history, as the Minnesota Twins recorded a pair of triple plays against the Boston Red Sox on July 17, 1990. Jimmy Pickens went 2 for 4 with a homer and two runs while Ryan Richardson added two hits and two RBI for the Spartans in Game 1. Mick VanVossen (7.2 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K) earned the win, while Jeff Kinley (1 IP, H) registered his 10th save for MSU. Greg Guers went deep for PSU. In Game 2, Blaise Salter went 2 for 5 with two runs and two RBI to lead the Spartans. Justin Alleman (6-2, 7 IP, 4 H, R, 5 K) picked up the win, while Kinley walked one and fanned three in the ninth for save No. 11.

Wake Forest 6-2, No. 1 Virginia 5-7 (Game 1 - 10 innings)

In Winston Salem, N.C., Wake Forest scored three times in the ninth inning to force extra innings, and Conor Keniry delivered a game-winning RBI single in the 10th as Wake Forest shocked top-ranked Virginia 6-5 Friday in the first game of their ACC doubleheader. In the second game, Artie Lewicki tossed seven scoreless innings as the Cavaliers gained a split with a 7-2 decision. Keniry hit a solo homer to make it 5-3 in the ninth, and after Ben Breazeale doubled, Nate Mondou ripped a pinch-hit, two-run homer to tie the game at 5. With the win, the Demon Deacons (14-15, 29-25) clinched a spot in the ACC Tournament. In Game 2, Robbie Coman went 3 for 4 with two RBI, and Mike Papi had a two-run homer for the Cavaliers (23-7, 43-10).

Texas 12, Kansas State 0

In Manhattan, Kan., Dillon Peters and Morgan Cooper combined on a no-hitter as Texas blanked Kansas State. Peters (6-3) walked three in seven innings with eight strikeouts, while Cooper walked one and fanned one over the final two frames. Kacy Clemens (2 for 4, 3 RBI) and Madison Carter (3 for 3, 3 R, 2 RBI) both homered for the Longhorns (12-10, 35-15). Ross Kivett and Max Brown both drew a walk and stole a base for the Wildcats (4-18, 24-29).

No. 3 Louisiana-Lafayette 9, ULM 1

In Lafayette, La., Ryan Leonards went 2 for 4 with two runs and two RBI as Louisiana-Lafayette clinched a Sun Belt series win over ULM. The Ragin' Cajuns (25-4, 48-7) broke a 1-1 tie with two in the third and added two in the fifth and three in the sixth. Greg Davis (2 for 3) and Michael Strentz (1 for 3, 2 R) both homered for ULL. Carson Baranik (10-1, 4 IP, 3 H, R, 3 K) was awarded the win, while Matt Plitt (5 IP, 3 H, BB, 5 K) earned his third save. Trent Lucas went 2 for 3 with a run for the Warhawks (11-18, 22-33).

No 4. Florida State 9, Duke 8

In Tallahassee, Fla., DJ Stewart had a big game with four hits and three RBI to lead Florida State over Duke to take a 2-0 lead in the ACC series. Stewart had an RBI double and scored in the third to get the Seminoles (21-8, 41-13) rolling, while Jose Brizuela went 3 for 4 with two RBI. Mike Compton (5.1 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 4 SO) earned the win with the start, while Dylan Silva recorded the final out to pick up his first save, ending the Blue Devils’ (15-14, 31-23) five-run rally in the ninth. Ryan Deitrich went 3 for 4 with two doubles, a homer and two RBI for Duke.

No. 5 Cal Poly 16, Cal State Northridge 10

In Northridge, Calif., Jimmy Allen wnet 3 for 5 with two homers and four RBI, and Nick Torres went 4 for 6 with two runs and three RBI as Cal Poly outslugged Cal State Northridge. Kevin Morgan went 2 for 2 with two runs and three RBI, and Brian Mundell added four hits and three runs for the Mustangs (17-5, 43-10), who totaled four homers and seven doubles among their 20 hits. Matt Imhof improved to 9-4 with seven solid innings. William Colanton had two hits and four RBI, and Chester Pak went 3 for 4 with two RBI for the Matadors (6-13, 18-33).

No. 7 Louisville 5, Cincinnati 1

In Louisville, Ky., Josh Rogers struck out 10 in eight brilliant innings, and Jeff Gardner went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBI as Louisville beat Cincinnati for the second straight day by the same score. Nick Solak went 2 for 5 with a solo homer and two runs for the Cardinals (18-5, 42-13). Rogers (2-2) allowed four hits and one earned run in eight innings. Devin Wenzel drove in the lone run for the Bearcats (6-17, 22-30).

No. 8 Oklahoma State 2, Oklahoma 1

In Tulsa, Okla., Tyler Buffett worked seven scoreless innings, and Vince Wheeland improved to 8-0 as Oklahoma State scored on an infield error in the bottom of the ninth to edge Oklahoma and claim the Big 12 regular-season title. Buffett allowed four hits and struck out six, and Wheeland picked up the win after allowing a run in the eighth inning – a sacrifice fly from Colt Bickerstaff. Donnie Walton hit his third homer for the Cowboys (18-5, 41-13).

No. 9 Miami 6-2, North Carolina 5-11 (Game 1 - 16 innings)

In Coral Gables, Fla., Tyler Palmer delivered a two-run, game-winning single in the bottom of the 16th inning as Miami won the first game of its ACC doubleheader with North Carolina. The Tar Heels, behind three RBI from Wood Myers, took the nightcap. The Hurricanes (23-6, 39-15) won their 26th in 28 games when they loaded the bases on a pair of singles and a walk. Palmer singled to right – his fifth hit of the game – and Ricky Eusebio narrowly scored the game-winning run on a play at the plate. Landon Lassiter had three hits, and Benton Moss totaled nine strikeouts in the second game for the Tar Heels (15-14, 32-22).

No. 10 Florida 4, Tennessee 2

In Knoxville, Tenn., Taylor Gushue went 3 for 4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI to lead Florida past Tennessee to clinch the SEC regular-season title. The Gators (21-8, 37-18) scored in the sixth to snap a 1-1 tie and added two in the eighth. A.J. Puk (5-2, 5 IP, 3 H, R, 3 BB, 5 K) recorded the win, while Kirby Snead (2.1 IP, 3 H, R, BB, K) earned his second save. Taylor Smart (2 for 4) homered for the Volunteers (11-18, 30-22).

No. 11 LSU 11, Auburn 3

In Auburn, Ala., Aaron Nola fanned nine over seven innings as LSU secured an SEC series win over Auburn. Nola (9-1) allowed five hits, one walk and one run. The visiting Tigers (16-11-1, 39-14-1) blew the game open with five-run outbursts on both the fourth and fifth. Conner Hale (3 for 4, 3 R, 2 RBI) had two doubles, while Christian Ibarra drove in a pair for LSU. Blake Austin and Jordan Ebert both had two hits and one RBI for the home Tigers (10-19, 28-27).

No. 12 Vanderbilt 9, No. 13 South Carolina 3

In Nashville, Tenn., Zander Wiel homered and drove in three as Vanderbilt evened its SEC series with South Carolina. He had an RBI single in a four-run first and a two-run dinger in a four-run fifth as the Commodores (17-12, 40-15) built an 8-2 lead. Carson Fulmer (5-1, 5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 6 BB, 4 K) took the win, while Hayden Stone (3.1 IP, 3 H, 3 K) notched his third save. Kyle Martin went 4 for 5 with a double and one RBI for the Gamecocks (17-12, 41-14).

No. 14 Ole Miss 4, Texas A&M 2

In College Station, Texas, Scott Weathersby tossed four scoreless innings to earn his second save as Ole Miss clinched an SEC series win over Texas A&M. Weathersby allowed one hit and fanned three to save the game for Christian Trent (8-0, 5 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 K). J.B. Woodman had an RBI triple and scored in the sixth as the Rebels (19-10, 40-15) erased a 2-1 deficit. Will Allen went 3 for 4 with one run and one RBI for Ole Miss. Logan Nottebrok (2 for 4) homered for the Aggies (13-16, 32-23).

No. 15 Indiana 7, Minnesota 3

In Bloomington, Ind., Nick Ramos went 2 for 3 with a double, two runs and one RBI as Indiana topped Minnesota to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title. The Hoosiers (20-3, 37-13) took the lead for good with three in the fourth. Christian Morris (5-3, 5.1 IP, 4 H, UE, 2 BB, 5 K) earned the victory, while Thomas Belcher (2 IP, 2 H, R, BB, 2 K) recorded his fourth save. Jordan Smith was 2 for 4 with a double, one run and one RBI for the Gophers (13-10, 27-21).

No. 17 TCU 5, Baylor 0

In Waco, Texas, Preston Morrison tossed eight shutout innings as TCU evened its Big 12 series with Baylor. Morrison (8-3) allowed three hits and one walk with six strikeouts. Derek Odell had three hits and a run, while Kevin Cron drove in a pair for the Horned Frogs (16-7, 37-15). Duncan Wendel had two hits for the Bears (8-14, 24-28).

No. 18 Rice 3, Louisiana Tech 0

In Houston, Blake Fox allowed two hits in eight shutout innings as Rice clinched a Conference USA series win over Louisiana Tech. Fox (11-0) walked three and fanned seven. Ditman walked one and struck out one in a hitless ninth for his ninth save. The Owls (22-7, 36-17) scored its three in the seventh, with two coming in on a base hit by Kirby Taylor. Jacob Derouen went 1 for 2 with a walk for the Bulldogs (5-24, 15-34).

No. 19 Mississippi State 1, Alabama 0

In Tuscaloosa, Ala., Ross Mitchell and Jonathan Holder combined on the shutout as Mississippi State secured an SEC series win over Alabama. Mitchell (8-4) allowed five hits and two walks with two strikeouts, while Holder fanned five in the final 2.2 frames with one hit for his seventh save. Matthew Britton hit his first home run in the top of the seventh for the Bulldogs (18-11, 35-19) for the game's lone run. Kyle Overstreet had two hits for the Crimson Tide (14-14, 33-21).

No. 20 Oregon 2, UCLA 1

In Los Angeles, Calif., Tommy Thorpe worked into the seventh inning, and Oregon threw out two runners at the plate in the eighth inning in a Pac-12 win over UCLA. The Bruins’ Brian Carroll was thrown out by first baseman Mitchell Tolman on a bunt, and Austin Grebeck then threw out Luke Persico from left, with catcher Shaun Chase leaping and tagging on the second play. Tolman went 3 for 4 with a run and scored the go-ahead run for the Ducks (15-10, 38-16) in the seventh inning – on a safety squeeze, Tolman waited until after the throw to first and slid hard into Shane Zeile, who couldn’t hang onto the ball. James Kaprielian (6-6) struck out 11 in a complete game for the Bruins (10-15, 23-27-1).

Western Carolina 10-4, Davidson 2-3

In Cullowhee, N.C., Jeremy Null tossed his first complete game and struck out nine as Western Carolina beat Davidson in the first game of a doubleheader as the Catamounts claimed the Southern Conference’s regular-season title. It marks the 13^th title for the Catamounts, who completed a sweep of the second-place Wildcats. Davidson entered the weekend seeking its first SoCon title.

Radford 4-4, Liberty 1-9

In Radford, Va., Michael Costello tossed 4.1 innings of solid relief as Radford ended Liberty’s 20-game Big South winning streak in the first game of a doubleheader. The game was delayed for nearly a half hour after Highlanders centerfielder Blake Sipe and shortstop Danny Hrbek collided in shallow center – Sipe broke his right tibia. The Flames won the second game behind a two-run homer from Josh Gardiner and two RBI from Hunter Higgerson.