Long Beach State 2, No. 18 UC Santa Barbara 0

In Santa Barbara, Kyle Friedrichs tossed a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts as Long Beach State blanked UC Santa Barbara to kick off their Big West series. Friedrichs (4-1) faced just three batters over the minimum. He did not walk a hitter and plunked one. The Dirtbags (1-0, 12-8) scored single runs in the second and ninth. Alex Bishop was hit by a pitch with one away in the second and scored on a groundout by Eric Hutting. Garrett Hampson had a bunt single and scored on an error in the ninth for LBSU. Luke Swenson had a base hit in the fourth and Billy Fredrick added a pinch-hit single in the eighth for the Gauchos (0-1, 17-7).

 

No. 8 UCF 9, No. 17 Houston 2

In Orlando, JoMarcos Woods went 3 for 4 with two homers and four RBI, and Cre Finfrock yielded two runs over seven innings as UCF opened American Athletic Conference play with a win over Houston. Woods hit a solo homer in the second inning for a 4-0 lead and added a two-run shot in the seventh inning. Eight of nine starters had at least one hit as the Knights (1-0, 21-6) tallied 14 on the night – Kyle Marsh (2 for 4) and Tommy Williams added homers. Finfrock (6-0) allowed three hits and struck out four. Andrew Lantrip (5-2) was roughed up four nine hits and seven runs (six earned) in 2.2 innings for the Cougars (0-1, 18-8). Chris Iriart went 3 for 4 with a solo homer, and Connor Wong added a solo shot for Houston.

 

Kentucky 5, No. 1 LSU 4 (12)

In Baton Rouge, La., Ka'ai Tom had a two-run double in the top of the 12th and Kentucky held on to win the SEC series opener at LSU. Two errors in the bottom of the 12th put the tying runs on base for the Tigers (4-3, 22-4). Jake Fraley (2 for 5, R, 2 RBI) delivered a sacrifice fly, but a groundout to end the game left the tying run on third. Thomas Bernal went 3 for 5 with one run and one RBI for the Wildcats (3-4, 17-9). Zach Strecker (2-0, 3 IP, 4 H, UE, 2 BB) earned the win, while Spencer Jack retired the final three batters to record his fourth save. Kade Scivicque had three hits for LSU, which stranded 14.

 

Nebraska 3, No. 13 Texas 1

In Lincoln, Neb., Chance Sinclair allowed two hits and a run in 7.2 innings as Nebraska edged Texas. Sinclair (4-3) walked two and struck out six. Josh Roeder worked around a hit in the ninth to record his eighth save. The Cornhuskers (19-7) scored all their runs in the fifth as Elijah Dilday and Jake Schleppenbach both had RBI singles. Zane Gurwitz (1 for 2) had a sacrifice fly in the eighth for the Longhorns (17-9).

 

No. 2 Texas A&M 7, Missouri 4

In College Station, Texas, Hunter Melton had an RBI single in the sixth to snap a 3-3 tie and propel Texas A&M past Missouri to begin their SEC series. Melton went 2 for 2 with a double, two runs and two RBI, while Mitchell Nau added two hits and two RBI for the Aggies (6-1, 26-1). Andrew Vinson (3-0, 3 IP, 2 H, 2 K) earned the victory in relief. Brett Bond had three hits and one RBI for the Tigers (5-2, 19-8).

 

Virginia Tech 8, No. 9 Florida State

In Tallahassee, Fla., Sean Keselica allowed two earned runs over seven innings, and Erik Payne’s two-run double highlighted a five-run seventh inning as Virginia Tech knocked off ACC foe Florida State. Keselica (4-1) yielded four hits and four walks and struck out nine for the Hokies (6-4, 15-12). Payne finished with three RBI, and Rahiem Cooper went 2 for 4 with a solo homer and three runs for Tech. Saige Jenco added a homer and two runs for the Hokies. Chris Marconcini had two hits and an RBI, and Danny De La Calle added a solo homer for the Seminoles (7-3, 20-7).

 

No. 3 Vanderbilt 9, Tennessee 0

In Nashville, Carson Fulmer struck out a career-best 12 over eight scoreless innings as Vanderbilt blanked Tennessee in the SEC. Fulmer (4-1) surrendered five hits and walked three in dominating the Volunteers (1-6, 10-12). Tyler Campbell went 2 for 3 with two runs and three RBI to pace the offense for the Commodores (6-1, 21-5).

 

No. 4 TCU 14, Wichita State 1

In Fort Worth, Evan Skoug went 4 for 5 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI, and Nolan Brown added two hits and three RBI as TCU rolled past Wichita State. Mitchell Traver (4-0) allowed four hits and one earned run with five strikeouts in six solid innings for the Horned Frogs (19-4), who scored five runs in the first and five more in the fifth. Mikel Mucha had two hits and an RBI for the Shockers (11-14).

 

Alabama 12-1, No. 5 Florida 9-8 (Game 1 - 10 innings)

In Gainesville, Fla., J.C. Wilhite had an RBI single to spark a three-run 12th in the opener as Alabama split an SEC doubleheader with Florida. Chandler Avant (2 for 7, 2 RBI) and Georgie Salem (2 for 7) also knocked in runs in the 12th for the Crimson Tide (4-4. 14-11). Kyle Overstreet went 3 for 5 with two runs and two RBI for Alabama. Ray Castillo (3-0, 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 K) recorded the win. Dalton Guthrie went 4 for 5 with two runs and two RBI, while Harrison Bader (3 for 5, 2 RBI) and Mike Rivera (2 for 5, 2 R, 2 RBI) both homered for the Gators (4-4, 22-6). In the nightcap, JJ Schwarz (2 for 4, 2 2B, 2 R) had a two-run double to highlight a five-run first for Florida. Logan Shore (4-2, 9 IP, 10 H, R, BB) went the distance with eight strikeouts for the Gators. Overstreet had two hits and a run for the Crimson Tide.

 

No. 6 UCLA 4, Washington State 3

In Pullman, Wash., James Kaprielian struck out nine in eight innings as UCLA edged Washington State. Kaprielian (5-1) all four hits, one walk and three runs in eight innings to record the victory. David Berg worked a hitless ninth with two punchouts to earn the save. Luke Persico (1 for 4, R) had an RBI single in a three-run sixth for the Bruins (6-1, 19-5), while Chris Keck added three hits and one RBI. Ben Roberts went 1 for 3 with a double, a run and an RBI for the Cougars (1-6, 12-12).

 

No. 7 Louisville 4, Georgia Tech 1

In Louisville, Ky., Kyle Funkhouser allowed one run over seven innings as Louisville downed Georgia Tech in the ACC series opener. Funkhouser (3-2) allowed four hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. Zack Burdi allowed a hit and a walk in the final 1.2 innings with one punchout for his second save. Will Smith had a sacrifice fly to cap a two-run third and added a run-scoring single in the seventh for the Cardinals (9-1, 19-7). Arden Pabst went 2 for 2 for the Yellow Jackets (5-5, 17-8).

 

No. 11 Arizona State 7, Stanford 6

In Phoenix, Ariz., Christopher Beall delivered a game-winning pinch-hit two-run single to cap a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth as Arizona State rallied past Stanford. The Sun Devils (5-2, 16-7) loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth. Joey Bielek knocked in the first run on a fielder's choice before Beall came off the bench to win it. David Greer went 3 for 4 with a double, a run and an RBI, while RJ Ybarra had two doubles and a run for ASU. Jordan Aboites (2-2, 2.2 IP, 3 H, BB) picked up the win. Austin Barr had two hits and two RBI for the Cardinal (0-4, 10-12).

 

Washington 5, No. 12 USC 1

In Seattle, Chris Baker launched a three-run homer, his first homer since his Little League days, and Noah Bremer allowed one run over six innings as Washington topped USC in the Pac-12. Baker had three hits, and Josh Cushing added two hits and two runs for the Huskies (2-5, 15-10). Bobby Stahel had two hits and an RBI for the Trojans (2-2, 20-6).

 

No. 14 Miami 4, North Carolina 3

In Chapel Hill, N.C., Willie Abreu had a two-run single to tie the game, and Johnny Ruiz delivered a two-out RBI single to plate the game-winning run in the top of the ninth as Miami rallied for three runs in the ninth to beat North Carolina in the ACC. Bryan Garcia came on for his fifth save as the Hurricanes (7-3, 19-8) continued their season-long flair for the dramatic. Zac Gallen allowed four hits and one run with eight strikeouts before leaving after seven in a no-decision for the Tar Heels (5-5, 15-10). Korey Dunbar paced the offense, which managed only five hits, with a homer and two RBI.

 

No. 15 Rice 6, Southern Miss 3

In Houston, Connor Teykl had an RBI single to cap a two-run fourth as Rice took the lead for good in the Conference USA series opener against Southern Miss. The Owls (8-2, 18-10) scored two in the first before the Golden Eagles (3-3, 14-9-1) put up three in the fourth. Rice answered with two in the bottom of the fourth and added two insurance runs in the fifth. Kirby Taylor drove in a pair for the Owls. Kevin McCanna (3-2, 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 8 K) earned the victory, while Josh Pettitte (2 IP, 2 H, 3 K) recorded his first save. Chuckie Robinson went 2 for 4 with one run and one RBI for Southern Miss.

 

Iowa 2, Indiana 0

In Iowa City, Iowa, Tyler Peyton tossed a complete-game shutout and contributed to both runs as Iowa edged Indiana in their Big Ten series opener. Peyton (3-2) allowed five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. Eric Toole had a leadoff double in the first and scored on a groundout by Peyton to give the Hawkeyes (1-0, 15-6) a 1-0 lead. Nick Day led off the eighth with a base hit and scored when Peyton reached on an error as Iowa took a 2-0 lead. Craig Dedelow had two hits, including a double, for the Hoosiers (1-2, 16-6).

 

Cal Poly 8, Oregon State 1

In San Luis Obispo, Calif., Casey Bloomquist pitched a four-hit complete game and John Schuknecht had a grand slam and drove in five as Cal Poly topped Oregon State. Bloomquist (2-2) allowed one earned run with no walks and three strikeouts. Schuknecht's slam highlighted a six-run seventh for the Mustangs (8-14). KJ Harrison had two hits for the Beavers (20-6).