The college baseball season is heating up, and a highly anticipated non-conference showdown is on the horizon. On Tuesday, April 16th, the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels will host the No. 19 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at the iconic Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This top-20 clash promises to be a thrilling battle between two powerhouse programs, with both teams showcasing their exceptional talent and fierce competitive spirit.
In a classic Southeastern Conference baseball showdown, the Florida Gators stunned the LSU Tigers with a dramatic 6-4 victory in 11 innings. The game was a pitchers’ duel for most of the night, but it was ultimately decided by the bat of Florida’s slugging first baseman, Jac Caglianone.
Caglianone, widely regarded as the best player in college baseball, lived up to his billing with a clutch two-run home run in the top of the 11th inning.
In a display of sheer power hitting, Blake Wright etched his name into the Clemson baseball record books on Wednesday night. The junior outfielder launched three awe-inspiring home runs to lead the No. 3 ranked Tigers to an 11-1 demolition of the Presbyterian Blue Hose at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina.
Wright’s historic performance saw him join elite company as the 17th player in Clemson history to hit three homers in a single game, tying the prestigious school record.
In the world of college baseball, the unpredictable nature of the weather often plays a significant role in determining the course of a season. This was the case for the Samford Bulldogs, who were set to kick off their Southern Conference campaign against VMI on Friday evening. However, the forces of nature had other plans, as inclement weather forced the postponement of the series opener.
The news came from the official website of Samford University Athletics, which announced the schedule change and outlined the revised plan for the weekend series.
The Creighton Bluejays baseball team is set to continue their impressive run this season as they host the University of San Francisco Dons for a three-game series. The matchup is part of Creighton’s 10-game homestand and will see them take on a formidable opponent in the Dons.
Entering the series, the Bluejays boast an impressive 12-2 record, having just taken two out of three games against the Portland Pilots. Their high-flying offense has been a standout, with Creighton ranking 13th in the nation in runs per game, averaging nearly 10 runs per contest.
ATLANTA, GA - The hopes of an undefeated ACC start for No. 13 NC State took a major hit on Friday as the Wolfpack baseball team fell 8-5 to Georgia Tech at Russ Chandler Stadium.
The Pack9 seemed to be cruising early, riding a stellar start from Sam Highfill on the mound. The junior right-hander pounded the strike zone over the first 4.2 innings, allowing just one run on two hits while keeping the high-powered Yellow Jackets offense largely in check.
In a battle of ACC baseball heavyweights, the No. 13 NC State Wolfpack suffered their first conference loss of the season, falling 8-5 to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta. The game was a tale of missed opportunities and a rocky middle innings stretch that ultimately doomed the Pack9’s efforts.
NC State got off to a promising start, with Sam Highfill delivering a stellar performance on the mound through the first 4.
