Army 1-0, Longwood 0-3
In Morehead City, N.C., Alex Robinett struck
out 10 in pitching the fifth no-hitter in school history as
Army edged Longwood in the opener of a doubleheader. Alex
Jensen had an RBI single for Army (3-2) in the sixth inning
off Aaron Myers, who allowed six hits and struck out six in
falling to 1-2. In the nightcap, Travis Burnette allowed six
hits and struck out five as the Lancers (3-6) earned the
split. Brandon Delk went 2 for 4 with an RBI, and Colton
Konvicka, who had two stolen bases in the first game, C.J.
Roth and Brandon Harvell each scored for Longwood.
Lehigh 2-7, Iona 0-4 (Game 1 - 11 innings)
In Summerville, S.C., Nick Macaione and Kevin
Boswick combined on an 11-inning no-hitter as Justin Pacchioli
hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th as
Lehigh blanked Iona in the first game of a doubleheader.
Macaione walked one, hit two batters and struck out four in
nine sparkling innings, and Boswick (1-0) walked one and
struck out one to complete the gem. Mariano Rivera was just as
impressive, allowing three hits, walking one and striking out
13 for the Gaels. In the nightcap, Patrick Donnelly went 2 for
3 with a two RBI, including a solo homer in the sixth inning
to break a 3-3 tie as the Mountain Hawks (2-2) completed the
sweep.
No. 1 Virginia 4, Seton Hall 1
In Myrtle Beach, S.C., Connor Jones and two
relievers held Seton Hall to five hits, and Matt Thaiss went 3
for 4 with his fourth homer and two RBI as Virginia stayed
unbeaten. Jones (3-0) allowed three hits, one run and five
walks and struck out six in five innings before Kevin Doherty
and Josh Sborz (third save) tossed two innings apiece to close
out the Pirates (1-4). Pavin Smith (3 for 4, R) and John La
Prise added three hits apiece for the Cavaliers (9-0), who own
a 1.10 ERA.
No. 2 Vanderbilt 3, Illinois State 2
In Nashville, Tenn., John Kilichowski gave
Vanderbilt a strong start, and Philip Pfeifer worked out a big
jam in the seventh as the Commodores held off Illinois State.
Bryan Reynolds led off the bottom of the first with a double
and scored on Dansby Swanson’s single, and Will Toffey added a
sac fly to make it 2-0 Commodores (8-2) later in the frame.
Kilichowski (1-0) allowed two hits and struck out six in 5.1
innings. Pfeifer, who earned his second save, allowed a
bases-loaded infield single up the middle from Daniel Dwyer
that scored two in the seventh but escaped the jam by getting
the next out. Jacob Hendren (1-1) allowed three runs and
struck out five in six innings for the Redbirds (4-4).
Columbia 5-7, No. 6 Houston 4-8 (Game 1 - 13
innings)
In Houston, Justin Montemayor’s bases-loaded
sacrifice fly scored Connor Wong as Houston scored single runs
in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings in rallying to beat
Columbia in the second game of a doubleheader. The Lions took
the first game in 13 innings as Randall Kanemaru singled in a
run and Nick Maguire scored on a passed ball. Lane Robinette
had two RBI, and Kevin Roy allowed three hits in six scoreless
innings for the Lions (1-2). Jacob Campbell went 2 for 3 with
two doubles and three RBI – including a three-run double in
the eighth that tied the game at 3 – for Houston. In the
second game Josh Vidales (3 for 4) had a double, triple and
three RBI, and Patrick Weigel (1-0) tossed 2.1 hitless innings
to post the win for the Cougars (8-3). David Vandercook
homered and drove in two, and Joe Falcone added two hits and
two RBI for Columbia.
No. 11 Rice 11-1, Stanford 6-3
In Houston, Tristan Gray went 2 for 3 with a
homer and three RBI as Rice claimed the first game of a
doubleheader with Stanford. The Cardinal (6-5) captured the
second game when Brett Hanewich allowed three hits and one
unearned run, and Matt Winaker had two hits and two RBI.
Stanford opened the game with three straight hits, and
Hanewich made the two runs stick. In the first game, the Owls
(7-4) totaled 14 hits, with six starters finishing with two
apiece. Ford Stainback had two hits, three runs and an RBI,
and Charlie Warren added a pair of hits, two runs and two RBI
for Rice. Tommy Edman went 3 for 5 with two hits and two RBI
for the Cardinal.
Auburn 9, No. 12 Oklahoma State 2
In Auburn, Ala., Cole Lipscomb allowed one hit
and struck out eight in 4.1 scoreless innings of relief, and
J.J. Shaffer went 3 for 3 with two RBI as Auburn scored nine
runs in its final four at-bats to top Oklahoma State. Hunter
Tackett went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBI, and Anfernee
Grier went 3 for 5 with a run for the Tigers, who had 17 hits
in winning their seventh straight to improve to 9-2. Dustin
Williams went 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Cowboys (9-2).
No. 13 Miami 4, Wright State 3
In Coral Gables, Fla., Willie Abreu singled in
the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as
Miami edged Wright State in the last inning for the second
straight night. Trailing 3-2 entering the bottom of the ninth,
Ricky Eusebio (3 for 4) singled to open the frame and later
scored on a wild pitch to tie the game as the Hurricanes (8-3)
overcame a 3-1 lead in the final two innings to improve to 7-0
at home. Jesse Scholtens allowed one earned run and eight hits
in 5.2 innings, and Mitch Roman went 2 for 4 for the Raiders
(4-4).
No. 14 Arizona State 5, Gonzaga 2
In Phoenix, Ryan Kellogg allowed 10 hits and
two runs in eight innings as Arizona State slipped past
Gonzaga to finish the Phoenix Muni Classic 3-1. Kellogg (3-0)
overcame a homer from Mitchell Gonsules on the first pitch of
the game. Brian Serven went 3 for 3, and Johnny Sewald had two
hits and two runs for the Sun Devils (7-4). Gonsules and Tyler
Frost each finished 2 for 4 with a solo homer for the Zags
(5-7), who went 1-3 in Phoenix with three close losses.
No. 4 Florida 14, Stony Brook 3
In Gainesville, Fla., Josh Tobias went 5 for 5
with three RBI, and Harrison Bader added two hits, including
his fifth homer, and drove in three as the Gators cruised past
Stony Brook. Buddy Reed homered and scored three times, and
A.J. Puk allowed three hits and three earned runs and struck
out seven in a career-best 6.2 innings for the Gators (9-1).
Johnny Caputo hit a three-run homer in the first for the
Seawolves (2-6).
No. 5 LSU 7-15, Princeton 2-4
In Baton Rouge, La., freshman Alex Lange tossed
six scoreless innings, and Mark Laird had four RBI, and Alex
Bregman and Jared Foster each drove in three as LSU completed
a doubleheader sweep of Princeton. In the first game, Jake
Fraley had two triples and three RBI, and Jake Godfrey allowed
two unearned runs in 5.2 innings for the Tigers (10-1). Chad
Powers had two hits and two RBI for Princeton.
No. 7 UCLA 5, Michigan State 0
In Los Angeles, Grant Watson allowed four hits
in seven scoreless innings, and Chris Keck continued his hot
start with a double, triple and four RBI as UCLA blanked
Michigan State. Keck, who was banged up for much of 2014 and
finished with 10 RBI in 34 games, is now slugging .800 and has
18 RBI for the Bruins (9-1). Ty Moore and Kevin Kramer added
two hits and two runs apiece for UCLA. The Spartans fell to
3-5.
No. 8 Texas Tech, Sacramento State to play
Sunday with no crowds
In Lubbock, Texas, Sacramento State and Texas
Tech canceled their doubleheader Saturday because of weather
and field conditions. Of note, the teams are scheduled to play
Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in a game that is closed to the public
because of safety concerns with the seating areas at Dan Law
Field from the recent weather and low temperatures. The
game-time temperature Sunday is expected to be in the low 40s.
Louisiana 6, Alabama 5
In Hoover, Ala., Louisiana coach Tony Robichaux
picked up career win No. 1,000 as Colton Lee shut down Alabama
over the final three frames to preserve a win over the Crimson
Tide. The Ragin’ Cajuns (5-5) scored three times in the
seventh inning to overcome a 5-3 deficit, with Nick Thurman (4
for 5, 2 RBI) singling in the go-ahead run. Lee allowed three
hits and struck out three to post his second save. Mikey White
had a three-run double as Alabama (7-3) scored five times in
the fifth inning.
No. 15 Mississippi State 6, Arizona 2
No. 15 Mississippi State 8, Samford 2
In Starkville, Miss., Austin Sexton stuck out
10 in 5.2 innings, and Ross Mitchell kept Arizona off the
board over the final 3.1 innings as Mississippi State won the
first of two games to stay unbeaten. Wes Rea went 2 for 3 with
a double, run and RBI, and Josh Lovelady added two hits, a run
and an RBI for the Bulldogs (12-0). Jared Oliva went 2 for 4
with a homer and two RBI for the Wildcats (9-4). In their
second game, the Bulldogs scored five times in the first and
cruised past Samford. Cody Walker led the way with two hits
and three RBI. Heath Quinn went 3 for 5 with two RBI for
Samford (3-6).
Rhode Island 6, No. 16 North Carolina 3
In Florence, S.C., Lou Distasio struck out nine
and allowed four hits in six scoreless innings, and
battery-mate Derek Gardella had two hits and two RBI to lead
Rhode Island past North Carolina. Tim Caputo also drove in
two, and Matt O’Neil had two hits and two runs for the Rams
(1-5). Adrian Chacon had two hits and a run for North Carolina
(6-3).
No. 17 Oregon 11, UC Santa Barbara 3
In Goleta, Calif., Brandon Cuddy hit a grand
slam and finished 2 for 5 with seven RBI as Oregon beat UCSB
for the second straight day. Mitchell Tolman added two hits
and three runs, and Mark Karaviotis went 3 for 5 with an RBI
for the Ducks (10-1), who finished with 13 hits. David
Peterson (1-0) allowed three runs in six innings. The Gauchos
fell to 7-3.
Appalachian State 9, No. 18 Maryland 7
In Emerson, Ga., Conner Leonard had three hits
and five RBI as Appalachian State built an 8-3 lead and held
on to beat Maryland. Grayson Atwood went 4 for 5 with two runs
and an RBI, and Michael Pierson added two hits and three runs
for ASU (4-4). Jose Cuas had three RBI for Maryland (6-2).
Xavier 2-3, No. 19 Louisville 1-6
In Louisville, Ky., Brad Kirschner tossed six
scoreless innings, and Xavier scored two late runs to take
down Kyle Funkhouser and Louisville. Rylan Bannon had two hits
and a run for the Musketeers (4-5). Funkhouser (1-2) allowed
seven hits and struck out seven, but both runs he allowed were
unearned. In the nightcap, Devin Hairston’s three-run double
keyed a four-run eighth inning as the Cardinals (6-4) overcame
a 3-2 deficit to avoid a sweep.
