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The Mercer baseball squad finished the regular season atop the Southern Conference with a 43‑13 record, earning Coach of the Year and Player of the Year accolades and a top national ranking in home runs.
Four Olentangy high school baseball teams have earned top seeds in the Division I district tournament, reflecting a decade‑long rise driven by district expansion, robust youth programs and strong community backing.
The Wildcats overcame a 3‑0 deficit with a four‑run eighth inning, securing a 9‑5 win over Utah in the Big 12 tournament. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team’s resilience as AJ Evasco, Dee Kennedy and James Guyette delivered key performances.
Following a 5‑4 loss to Notre Dame that ended a disappointing 2026 season, Clemson’s baseball program is poised for major changes, from player retention to staff reshuffling.
Washington State baseball coach Nathan Choate reflects on a season of resilience, key performances and a historic postseason berth after years of struggle.
Berkeley and Dorchester county programs earned multiple nods on the 2026 All‑State rosters, with players like Banks Wickersham and Taj Marchand drawing special recognition.
The California Pintos overcame an early four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits and a final throw to home, to secure an 8‑7 victory over the Osage Indians, marking a historic win for the program.
A concise, music‑driven recap of the week’s baseball action now streams every Friday at noon, featuring the familiar voice of Mel Allen and a fresh host aiming to broaden the sport’s audience.
Girard, Fairview, Titusville, Sharon, Harbor Creek and Hickory have secured semifinal berths, setting up a slate of games on May 22.
The seventh week of the Shore Conference baseball season arrived with the tournament’s opening rounds already shaping the landscape, as teams battled for early momentum.
With only two losses, BC High remains atop the rankings, while teams like Taunton, Walpole, Milton and Cambridge surge, reshaping the upper echelon as the regular season draws to a close.
Chungam High School captured its fourth Golden Lion title with a 10-4 win, highlighted by MVP performance from pitcher Won-jun Seo.
The postseason features top regional champions, key matchups and a schedule that culminates in state finals at Champaign and Joliet.
In a tightly contested eight‑inning game, Eastside Catholic edged out Kelso 6‑3, with Jay Baxter earning MVP honors. The win sets up a next‑round clash against Mount Vernon as the tournament schedule continues through late May.
In a dramatic weekend of high school baseball, Dos Pueblos, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria each captured hard‑fought wins, rallying from deficits and leveraging strong pitching to move deeper into the CIF Southern Section tournament.
Norco advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals after a 9‑2 win over Ayala, highlighted by strong pitching and a late offensive surge.
The Colonial Athletic Association’s 2026 baseball tournament will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina, featuring a double‑elimination bracket that determines an NCAA tournament automatic qualifier. Top seed Campbell leads a field that includes Northeastern, Monmouth and UNC Wilmington, with all games streamed live on FloCollege from May 20‑24.
The Burlington Free Press has launched a statewide reader poll to crown the breakout player of the 2026 Vermont high school baseball season, spotlighting twelve standout athletes who have emerged across both divisions. Voting began on May 20 and will remain open until 9 p.m. on May 26, allowing unlimited ballots to be cast online at burlingtonfreepress.com. The contest is powered by Delta Dental, which provides the platform and promotional support for the online ballot.
Louisville’s season ended after a 16-8 defeat to Pitt in the opening round of the ACC Baseball Championship, a game that saw the Cardinals rally but ultimately run out of time.
The Pitt Panthers erupted for a record 16 runs, defeating Louisville 16‑8 and setting up a second‑round clash with Wake Forest.
On May 19, 2026, Valley Regional/Westbrook defeated Platt Tech 6-1 in Deep River, Connecticut, a game captured in a series of vivid photographs by Hearst Connecticut Media.
A South Carolina deputy's use of a Taser on a teenage baseball player after a high school game has ignited a public outcry and prompted official investigations.
Kyle Leandri, a senior at Valley Regional/Westbrook, dominates both the baseball diamond and the classroom, blending elite athletics with top academic honors as he prepares for Division I play.
The Daily Advertiser has launched a public vote to crown the Postseason Player of the Year in baseball and softball for the Lafayette Parish area, inviting fans to choose from a field of 35 nominees ahead of next week’s announcements.