Nebraska 1, No. 13 Texas 0 (15)

In Lincoln, Neb., Tanner Lubach was hit by a pitch to lead off the 15th and scored on a error as Nebraska clinched a series win over Texas. Four hurlers combined on a four-hit shutout with 19 strikeouts for the Huskers (20-7): Kyle Kubat (8 IP, 3 H, 9 K), Jake Hohensee (2 IP, BB, 3 K), Colton Howell (2.2 IP, 2 BB, 5 K) and Jeff Chesnut (4-0, 2.1 IP, H, 2 K). Ben Johnson had two hits for the Longhorns (17-10).

 

No. 12 USC 3, Washington 2 (16)

In Seattle, Corey Dempster had an RBI single in the top of the 16th to snap a scoreless tie and Timmy Robinson added a two-run single later in the frame as USC edged Washington to even their Pac-12 series. Braden Bishop (2 for 6) had a two-run homer in the bottom of the 16th for the Huskies (2-6, 15-11). Bobby Stahel had three hits and a run for the Trojans (3-2, 21-6). Marc Huberman (4-1, 6.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 5 K) earned the win, while Alex Chavarria fanned the final batter of the game for his first save.

 

No. 17 Houston 7, No 8 UCF 5

In Orlando, Fla., Chris Iriart hit a two-run homer in the top of the sixth to snap a 1-1 tie and propel Houston over UCF to even their American series. Connor Wong (2 for 4) had a two-run single to cap a three-run eighth for the Cougars (1-1, 19-8). Iriart had two hits, while Josh Vidales went 3 for 5 with two runs for UH. Kyle Dowdy (3-0, 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K) picked up the win, while Seth Romero fanned seven over the final two innings to record his fourth save. JoMarcos Woods had a three-run double in a four-run eighth for the Knights (1-1, 21-7).

 

Missouri 3, No. 2 Texas A&M 2

In College Station, Texas, Tanner Houck allowed two earned runs in seven innings, and Ryan Howard doubled in the deciding run in the eighth inning as Missouri evened its SEC series with Texas A&M and ended the Aggies’ 21-game winning streak. Breckin Williams picked up his seventh save with two scoreless innings for the Tigers (6-2, 20-8), who scored the game’s final three runs. Mizzou improved to 8-1 in one-run games. Logan Taylor had three hits, and Blake Allemand added two hits and an RBI for the Aggies (6-2, 26-2).

 

Tennessee 9, No. 3 Vanderbilt 5

In Nashville, Tenn., Jordan Rodgers snapped a 5-5 tie with a run-scoring fielder's choice in the top of the eighth and Vincent Jackson capped the four-run frame with a two-run single as Tennessee evened its SEC series at Vanderbilt. Andrew Lee went 3 for 4 and drove in two for the Volunteers (2-6, 11-12). Kyle Serrano (2-3, 1.2 IP, 3 K) earned the win in relief. Will Toffey (2 for 4) had a three-run homer in the second for the Commodores (6-2, 21-6).

 

No. 1 LSU 7, Kentucky 3

In Baton Rouge, La., Chris Chinea broke a 2-2 deadlock with a three-run inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the eighth as LSU evened its SEC series with Kentucky. Jared Foster belted a two-run dinger later in the frame for the Tigers (5-3, 23-4). Chinea finished with two hits and four RBI. Zac Person (1-0, 1 IP, 3 H, R) won in relief of Alex Lange (7 IP, 6 H, UE, 5 BB, 13 K). Kyle Barrett and Marcus Carson both had three hits for the Wildcats (3-5, 17-10).

 

No. 4 TCU 8, Wichita State 4

In Fort Worth, Preston Morrison allowed four runs (two earned) in 6.1 innings in improving to 6-0 and Connor Wanhanen went 4 for 4 with a run as TCU beat Wichita State for the second straight day. Cody Jones had two hits, three runs and a run, and Keaton Jones added two hits and two RBI for the Horned Frogs (20-4). Sam Hilliard homered and drove in four for the Shockers (11-15).

 

No. 5 Florida 7, Alabama 4

In Gainesville, Fla., Buddy Reed’s two-run single in the bottom of the eighth broke a 4-4 tie as Florida won the rubber game of its SEC series with Alabama. Ryan Larson added two RBI, and Jeremy Vasquez tied the game at 4 with a solo homer in the seventh for the Gators (5-4, 23-6). Richie Martin also homered and scored twice for Florida, which got 3.1 scoreless innings from A.J. Puk (5-2). Will Haynie homered and drove in two for the Crimson Tide (4-5, 14-12).

 

No. 6 UCLA 6, Washington State 1

In Pullman, Wash., Luke Persico went 3 for 4 with a double and two RBI, and Grant Watson allowed one run in six innings as UCLA topped Washington State for the second straight day. Watson (4-2) earned his 26th career win to pass Jim Parque as the winningest lefty pitcher in Bruins history. Kevin Kramer added two RBI for the Bruins (7-1, 20-5). The Cougars (1-7, 12-13) managed only three hits on the day.

 

No. 7 Louisville 8, Georgia Tech 3

In Louisville, Ky., Corey Ray went 3 for 5 with four RBI and four steals as Louisville clinched an ACC series win over Georgia Tech. The Cardinals (10-1, 20-7) scored three in each of the first two innings to take control. Ray had an RBI single in the first, a two-run base hit in second and an RBI single in the seventh. Brendan McKay (4-0, 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) earned the victory. A.J. Murray had two doubles and a run for the Yellow Jackets (5-6, 17-9).

 

No. 9 Florida State 19, Virginia Tech 9

In Tallahassee, Fla., Hank Truluck and Taylor Walls both had two-run singles to highlight an 11-run eighth as Florida State outscored Virginia Tech to even their ACC series. Truluck finished with two hits and three RBI, while John Sansone went 2 for 3 with three runs for the Seminoles (8-3, 21-7). Brendon Hayden had three hits, including a double, and three runs for the Hokies (6-5, 15-13).

 

Georgia 6-4, No. 10 South Carolina 5-3 (Game 1 - 11 innings)

In Columbia, S.C., Mike Bell had an RBI single in the top of the 11th in the completion of Friday's suspended game and Sean McLaughlin fanned five over the final 4.1 innings of the second game as Georgia grabbed a pair of victories at South Carolina. Zack Bowers had two hits, including a double, and two RBI in the first game for the Bulldogs (5-3, 18-10). Ma Schrock and Kyle Martin both drove in two for the Gamecocks (4-4, 18-9). Jared Cheek (2-1, 3.2 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K) earned the victory for Georgia. In the second game, the Bulldogs scored two in each of the first two innings to take control. McLaughlin (3-1) scattered four hits and two walks in recording the win. Kyle Martin (2 for 4) had a two-run homer in the ninth for South Carolina.

 

No. 11 Arizona State 6, Stanford 3

In Phoenix, Ariz., Colby Woodmansee drove in a pair as Arizona State secured a Pac-12 series win over Stanford. Woodmansee had a sacrifice fly in the first and an RBI double in a three-run fifth for the Sun Devils (6-2, 17-7). Ryan Kellogg (5-0, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K) took the victory, while Ryan Burr retired the final five batters in order to record his ninth save. Burr fanned two in the eighth with a pair of runners in scoring position. Tommy Edman went 2 for 4 with two runs and one RBI for the Cardinal (0-5, 10-13).

 

No. 14 Miami 4, North Carolina 3 (11)

In Chapel Hill, N.C., Zack Collins hit a two-out homer in the top of the 11th to help Miami clinch an ACC series victory over North Carolina. Both teams scored single runs in the ninth and 10th to force the extra frames. Cooper Hammond fanned the final two batters of the game with the tying and winning runs on base to secure the win for the Hurricanes (8-3, 20-8). Landon Lassiter went 4 for 5 with a double and one RBI for the Tar Heels (5-6, 15-11).

 

No. 15 Rice 11, Southern Miss 4

In Houston, Charlie Warren had  two-run homer to highlight a 10-run first as Rice rolled past Southern Miss to clinch a Conference USA series victory. Leon Byrd had a pair of RBI doubles and Ford Stainback had a two-run single in the first-inning outburst for the Owls (9-2, 19-10). John Clay Reeves finished with three hits, including a homer, and three RBI for Rice. Taylor Braley had two hits and two RBI for the Golden Eagles (3-4, 14-10-1).

 

No. 16 Virginia 9-4, Notre Dame 1-2

In Notre Dame, Ind., Nathan Kirby fanned eight in six scoreless innings in the opener as Virginia swept an ACC doubleheader at Notre Dame. Kirby (4-1) allowed five hits and two walks. Kevin Doherty (3 IP, H, R, 2 BB, K) earned his second save. Daniel Pinero went 3 for 3 with two walks and four runs, while Matt Thaiss had two hits and three RBI for the Cavaliers (5-6, 17-8). Lane Richards and Robert Youngdahl both had two hits for the Irish (3-8, 16-9). In Game 2, Christian Lowry had an RBI single with two away in the top of the ninth to snap a 2-2 deadlock and scored an insurance run on Adam Haseley's double as UVa completed the doubleheader sweep. Tommy Doyle (1-0) recorded the final out in the eighth to pick up the win, while Josh Sborz allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth for his sixth save. Ryan Bull went 2 for 4 with a double and a run for Notre Dame.

 

No. 18 UC Santa Barbara 3, Long Beach State 1

In Santa Barbara, Calif., Justin Jacome pitched a complete-game four-hitter with 12 strikeouts as UC Santa Barbara leveled its Big West series with Long Beach State. Jacome (4-1) allowed one earned run and walked two. The Gauchos (1-1, 18-7) scored two in the first and one in the eighth. Peter Maris went 2 for 3 with two runs for UCSB. Zack Rivera went 3 for 3 with one RBI for the Dirtbags (1-1, 13-9).