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Millard North clinches its third Class A baseball title with a 6-5 victory over Lincoln East, highlighted by Jackson Smith's late strikeouts and key hits from Deacon Hurley and Caden Shafer.
A 12‑2 win by UC San Diego over Cal Poly in the Big West Baseball Championship set the stage for a high‑stakes rematch on Sunday, where the Mustangs aim to secure their ninth conference championship.
The Patriots’ pitching limited Colorado Mesa to five runs while a balanced offense, led by Drew Schmidt and Kaston Mason, secured the title and a second straight trip to the national championship site.
The Raiders defeated Arvada West 14‑8, ending the opponent’s 22‑game winning streak and moving one win away from their first championship since 2019.
The upcoming announcement will reveal whether Arkansas joins the elite group of schools selected to host NCAA baseball regionals, a status it has never held before.
A late rally wasn’t enough as South Alabama’s season concluded with an 11-10 loss to Troy in Montgomery.
Four‑year‑old Waylon Fletcher, whose baseball feats went viral with his dad, threw the first pitch in a Milwaukee Brewers game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, meeting Bernie the Brewer and sharing his dream of playing on TV to buy tractors.
The seventh‑seeded Arkansas Razorbacks will meet the top‑seeded Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Tournament championship game Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hoover, Alabama, a clash that pits two hot streaks, contrasting coaching pedigrees and distinct statistical profiles against each other.
San Diego State erased an 8-1 hole to beat Air Force 11-8, driven by clutch performances from Jabin Trosky, Zach Justice and Jake Jackson, and will now meet No. 2 Washington State in the championship game.
Kansas Jayhawks win the Big 12 baseball tournament with a 9‑0 victory, securing a top seed and home‑field advantage for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
After falling behind 6‑0, Georgia mounted a rally capped by key hits and sacrifice flies to beat Florida 8‑7, earning a berth in the SEC championship against Arkansas.
Cal Poly’s offense exploded in the middle innings, with Gavin Spiridonoff’s solo homer and RBIs from Anthony Potestio and Gabe Camacho, while Austin Bowker earned the win and Josh Volmerding took the loss.
The Wildcats dominated Peebles 7-1, showcasing strong pitching from Corbin Stark, a 12‑hit offense, and stellar defense, setting up a much‑anticipated final against their Tri Valley Conference rivals.
Oregon’s baseball team cruised past Nebraska 8‑0, highlighted by Will Sanford’s milestone performance and key offensive bursts, positioning the Ducks for a championship clash with UCLA.
Freshman Ethan Ball earns WDBJ7 Saturday Sports Extra Anchor All Star honors after a breakout performance in the ACC Tournament, hitting three home runs and driving in four runs.
A close 3A State quarterfinal ended in a 2-1 loss for Snohomish, where Rider Walsh's strong pitching met a resilient Decatur squad. The game marked the team's first quarterfinal appearance since 2016 and paid tribute to the memory of Barry Walsh, whose guidance shaped Rider's career.
During a lengthy rain delay, the Arkansas baseball squad paused to watch their softball counterparts secure a 10‑2 victory over Duke, earning the program’s first Women’s College World Series appearance.
Louisiana’s recent victories, highlighted by key performances from Donovan LaSalle and Lee Amedee, have propelled them into the championship game, which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will contest the Missouri Valley Conference championship after two gritty victories on Saturday, highlighted by clutch hits and solid pitching.
After dominant semifinal performances, UCLA and Oregon will meet in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament championship, aiming for a historic 50‑win season and a coveted conference title.
The Gaels edged USF in a thrilling final, with Lukas Sarantos delivering six strong innings and six players driving in runs, earning their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
In a tightly contested final, Saint Mary's edged San Francisco 7-6 to claim the WCC championship, guaranteeing an automatic NCAA berth and marking the program's second consecutive conference triumph.
On May 23, 2026, UCLA rallied past USC 7‑5 at Charles Schwab Field, driven by Levu’s three‑RBI homer and Easton Hawk’s solid outing.
Oregon’s 7-0 victory over Nebraska ends the Cornhuskers’ eight-game streak, highlighted by homers from Maddox Maloney and Angel Laya and a shutout effort from Will Sanford.