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The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins on May 29, and Baseball America is rolling out previews for all 64 teams, highlighting key storylines from Florida’s ace rotation to Rider’s reliance on pitcher PJ Craig.
The No. 8 nationally ranked Southern Miss baseball team saw its 11‑game winning streak snapped by Troy in a rain‑delayed semifinal, with both clubs trading blows before a ninth‑inning comeback fell short.
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 Miss’s baseball team, riding an 11‑game win streak, faces Troy in a semifinal that could set up a third straight championship appearance.
On May 21, 2026, Troy defeated South Alabama 3-11 in a high‑scoring game at Dabos Park, highlighted by two home runs from Blake Cavill and a solo shot from Aaron Piasecki.