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LJS: Husker bats struggle in 3-0 loss to UNLV
The Nebraska baseball team was unable to get the bats going in a 3-0 loss to UNLV in the series finale Sunday in Las Vegas.
The Running Rebels, behind solid pitching all weekend, won the final two games of the three-game set.
The No. 23 Huskers mustered just four hits, including three against UNLV starter D.J. Myers, a junior-college transfer who was making his first start for UNLV. He kept the Huskers off-balance with his inside fastball in 7 2/3 innings of work.
Despite the struggles at the plate, Nebraska had chances late to get back in the game. But the Huskers stranded two baserunners in the eighth inning, then left the bases loaded in the ninth.
"We were in position where we just didn't put anything together, not getting the leadoff guy on hardly ever," NU coach Darin Erstad said on his postgame radio show. "I guess I was a little disappointed with our 0-0, 2-0, 3-1 swings. We were late with a lot of stuff, and then with two strikes, we're getting caught looking inside."
Nebraska (1-2) finished with 18 hits and five runs in the series.
Ben Miller's single to left field to open the eighth was the Huskers' first hit to begin an inning Sunday.
Scott Schreiber then hit into a double play, but Jake Schleppenbach and Christian Cox drew back-to-back walks. UNLV reliever Zack Hartman got Austin Darby to strike out looking to end the threat.
Senior third baseman Blake Headley singled up the middle with two outs in the ninth, and walks to Tanner Lubach and pinch hitter Luis Alvarado loaded the bases. But Schreiber popped out to second to end the game.
The Huskers struck out looking three times to end innings. Headley, Darby and Ryan Boldt each had hits for NU.
"All their pitchers, their starters did a real good job of mixing and commanding the fast ball inside," Erstad said.
NU starter Max Knutson found some trouble early, giving up two runs in the second inning. The sophomore left-hander lasted two innings, but got a lift from the bullpen.
Junior Jeff Chesnut, sophomore Jake Hohensee and freshman Jake Meyers combined to give up one run over the final six innings to keep the Huskers in the game.
The Huskers will have a quick turnaround. They'll fly to Arizona on Wednesday for a four-game set with BYU that begins Thursday in Peoria.
LJS: Husker bats struggle in 3-0 loss to UNLV
The Nebraska baseball team was unable to get the bats going in a 3-0 loss to UNLV in the series finale Sunday in Las Vegas.
The Running Rebels, behind solid pitching all weekend, won the final two games of the three-game set.
The No. 23 Huskers mustered just four hits, including three against UNLV starter D.J. Myers, a junior-college transfer who was making his first start for UNLV. He kept the Huskers off-balance with his inside fastball in 7 2/3 innings of work.
Despite the struggles at the plate, Nebraska had chances late to get back in the game. But the Huskers stranded two baserunners in the eighth inning, then left the bases loaded in the ninth.
"We were in position where we just didn't put anything together, not getting the leadoff guy on hardly ever," NU coach Darin Erstad said on his postgame radio show. "I guess I was a little disappointed with our 0-0, 2-0, 3-1 swings. We were late with a lot of stuff, and then with two strikes, we're getting caught looking inside."
Nebraska (1-2) finished with 18 hits and five runs in the series.
Ben Miller's single to left field to open the eighth was the Huskers' first hit to begin an inning Sunday.
Scott Schreiber then hit into a double play, but Jake Schleppenbach and Christian Cox drew back-to-back walks. UNLV reliever Zack Hartman got Austin Darby to strike out looking to end the threat.
Senior third baseman Blake Headley singled up the middle with two outs in the ninth, and walks to Tanner Lubach and pinch hitter Luis Alvarado loaded the bases. But Schreiber popped out to second to end the game.
The Huskers struck out looking three times to end innings. Headley, Darby and Ryan Boldt each had hits for NU.
"All their pitchers, their starters did a real good job of mixing and commanding the fast ball inside," Erstad said.
NU starter Max Knutson found some trouble early, giving up two runs in the second inning. The sophomore left-hander lasted two innings, but got a lift from the bullpen.
Junior Jeff Chesnut, sophomore Jake Hohensee and freshman Jake Meyers combined to give up one run over the final six innings to keep the Huskers in the game.
The Huskers will have a quick turnaround. They'll fly to Arizona on Wednesday for a four-game set with BYU that begins Thursday in Peoria.
LJS: Husker bats struggle in 3-0 loss to UNLV
NU: Huskers Drop Series Finale, 3-0
Las Vegas, Nev. - After posting a 2-0 shutout win on Friday night, the Nebraska baseball team dropped the final two games of its series with UNLV, including a 3-0 loss in the finale on Sunday. Nebraska had the tying or go-ahead run at the plate in both the eighth and ninth innings, but couldn't get the hit it needed.
Nebraska had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth, but Brayden Torres closed out the win when he got freshman Scott Schreiber to fly out.
D.J. Myers was stellar in his UNLV debut, as the junior college transfer gave up just three hits and one walk over 7.2 innings, while striking out five. A pair of Rebel relievers finished out the shutout, with Torres picking up the save.
For the Huskers, sophomore Max Knutson struggled in his first career start, lasting just 2.0 innings. Three NU relievers stepped up and kept Nebraska in the game by giving up only one run over 6.0 innings of work, but the Husker offense was never able to find a rhythm.
After Knutson retired the Rebels in order to start the game, he issues a leadoff walk in the second and then gave up a double to Edgar Montes. Nick Rodriguez did his job with an RBI groundout that gave the Rebels a 1-0 lead. Payton Squier then lifted a shallow fly ball into left field and Christian Cox made a spectacular diving catch for the out, but Montes was able to tag up and race home to give UNLV a 2-0 lead.
Knutson got into trouble again in the third when he issued back-to-back walks to start the inning, which forced Head Coach Darin Erstad to turn the ball over to the bullpen. Junior Jeff Chesnut stepped into a pressure situation and calmed the waters for the Huskers. Chesnut kept the Rebels from adding to their lead with three straight outs, including a great play from Blake Headley on a groundball where the NU third baseman cut Joey Swanner down at the plate.
Nebraska didn't create its first scoring opportunity until the fourth when Ryan Boldt broke up Myers no hitter with a one-out single to center field. Boldt was then in scoring position following a groundout, but was stranded there when Myers struck out Tanner Lubach.
The Rebels caught a break in the seventh when Rodriguez lifted a low line drive to center field that looked to be caught by Boldt, but he lost the ball in the sun, resulting in a triple. Squier followed with an RBI double that pushed UNLV's lead to 3-0.
The Huskers had the tying run at the plate in Austin Darby in the eighth following a pair of two-out walks, but Hartman shutdown the situation with strikeout looking.
Blake Headley got a rally going with a two-out single in the ninth that was followed by consecutive walks to load the bases. Torres came in and got the final out to end the game.
The Huskers will head back to Lincoln for a few days before returning to the Southwest on Wednesday with a trip to Peoria, Ariz. The Huskers open a four-game series against BYU on Thursday at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.
The Huskers and Cougars open the series on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. (CT), then play a doubleheader that starts at 1:05 p.m. on Friday before wrapping up the series on Saturday at 1:05 p.m.
NU: Huskers Drop Series Finale, 3-0
Las Vegas, Nev. - After posting a 2-0 shutout win on Friday night, the Nebraska baseball team dropped the final two games of its series with UNLV, including a 3-0 loss in the finale on Sunday. Nebraska had the tying or go-ahead run at the plate in both the eighth and ninth innings, but couldn't get the hit it needed.
Nebraska had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth, but Brayden Torres closed out the win when he got freshman Scott Schreiber to fly out.
D.J. Myers was stellar in his UNLV debut, as the junior college transfer gave up just three hits and one walk over 7.2 innings, while striking out five. A pair of Rebel relievers finished out the shutout, with Torres picking up the save.
For the Huskers, sophomore Max Knutson struggled in his first career start, lasting just 2.0 innings. Three NU relievers stepped up and kept Nebraska in the game by giving up only one run over 6.0 innings of work, but the Husker offense was never able to find a rhythm.
After Knutson retired the Rebels in order to start the game, he issues a leadoff walk in the second and then gave up a double to Edgar Montes. Nick Rodriguez did his job with an RBI groundout that gave the Rebels a 1-0 lead. Payton Squier then lifted a shallow fly ball into left field and Christian Cox made a spectacular diving catch for the out, but Montes was able to tag up and race home to give UNLV a 2-0 lead.
Knutson got into trouble again in the third when he issued back-to-back walks to start the inning, which forced Head Coach Darin Erstad to turn the ball over to the bullpen. Junior Jeff Chesnut stepped into a pressure situation and calmed the waters for the Huskers. Chesnut kept the Rebels from adding to their lead with three straight outs, including a great play from Blake Headley on a groundball where the NU third baseman cut Joey Swanner down at the plate.
Nebraska didn't create its first scoring opportunity until the fourth when Ryan Boldt broke up Myers no hitter with a one-out single to center field. Boldt was then in scoring position following a groundout, but was stranded there when Myers struck out Tanner Lubach.
The Rebels caught a break in the seventh when Rodriguez lifted a low line drive to center field that looked to be caught by Boldt, but he lost the ball in the sun, resulting in a triple. Squier followed with an RBI double that pushed UNLV's lead to 3-0.
The Huskers had the tying run at the plate in Austin Darby in the eighth following a pair of two-out walks, but Hartman shutdown the situation with strikeout looking.
Blake Headley got a rally going with a two-out single in the ninth that was followed by consecutive walks to load the bases. Torres came in and got the final out to end the game.
The Huskers will head back to Lincoln for a few days before returning to the Southwest on Wednesday with a trip to Peoria, Ariz. The Huskers open a four-game series against BYU on Thursday at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.
The Huskers and Cougars open the series on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. (CT), then play a doubleheader that starts at 1:05 p.m. on Friday before wrapping up the series on Saturday at 1:05 p.m.
NU: Huskers Drop Series Finale, 3-0
UNLV: Rebels Capture Series Over No. 23 Nebraska
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - Sophomore pitcher D.J. Myers made a strong first impression for UNLV baseball (2-1) in a 3-0 victory over the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) on Sunday in front of 1,662 fans at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
Myers (1-0) went 7.2 innings, allowing zero runs on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk on 97 pitches.
The win marked UNLV's first shut out over a ranked opponent since joining the Mountain West and was the first home shutout since last year's season opener against Central Michigan, where the Rebels blanked the Chippewas 5-0.
Freshman third baseman Payton Squier led the way offensively for the Rebels by going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
After a scoreless first inning, the Rebels opened the scoring in the home half of the second inning. Erik VanMeetren started the inning off with a walk. Edgar Montes moved VanMeetren to third with a double to right field and then Nick Rodriguez brought home VanMeetren on a ground out to the shortstop. Montes later scored on a Squier sacrifice fly to left field.
UNLV tacked on another run in the bottom of the seventh. Rodriguez led the inning off with a triple to centerfield, and was brought home on a Squier double down the right field line.
The Rebels return to the diamond Tuesday against Grand Canyon in Phoenix at 6:05 p.m. Fans can watch the game on Cox Cable channel 382 (SD) and 1382 (HD), and it will be streamed online at www.cox7.com.
The next home series for UNLV will start on Friday when the Rebels host Pacific. The Tigers will come to Las Vegas for a four-game series that will run through Monday.
Fans can purchase their tickets to the games online and save money. Visit UNLVtickets.com to purchase a ticket for just $5 and select the "Free Will-Call" option. The deal expires three hours before the first pitch of every home game. Prices for individual games are $8 for adults, $6 for faculty/staff and seniors and $4 for groups of 15 or more (group tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance for the game). Children 12 and under and UNLV students with a valid student I.D. are free.
This season at Earl E. Wilson Stadium, fans will enjoy a new and improved concession stand. Smoken Sams catering will be providing entrees that range from barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers to nachos, chicken fingers and fries. A variety of beverages will also be available.
UNLV: Rebels Capture Series Over No. 23 Nebraska
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - Sophomore pitcher D.J. Myers made a strong first impression for UNLV baseball (2-1) in a 3-0 victory over the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) on Sunday in front of 1,662 fans at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
Myers (1-0) went 7.2 innings, allowing zero runs on three hits with five strikeouts and one walk on 97 pitches.
The win marked UNLV's first shut out over a ranked opponent since joining the Mountain West and was the first home shutout since last year's season opener against Central Michigan, where the Rebels blanked the Chippewas 5-0.
Freshman third baseman Payton Squier led the way offensively for the Rebels by going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
After a scoreless first inning, the Rebels opened the scoring in the home half of the second inning. Erik VanMeetren started the inning off with a walk. Edgar Montes moved VanMeetren to third with a double to right field and then Nick Rodriguez brought home VanMeetren on a ground out to the shortstop. Montes later scored on a Squier sacrifice fly to left field.
UNLV tacked on another run in the bottom of the seventh. Rodriguez led the inning off with a triple to centerfield, and was brought home on a Squier double down the right field line.
The Rebels return to the diamond Tuesday against Grand Canyon in Phoenix at 6:05 p.m. Fans can watch the game on Cox Cable channel 382 (SD) and 1382 (HD), and it will be streamed online at www.cox7.com.
The next home series for UNLV will start on Friday when the Rebels host Pacific. The Tigers will come to Las Vegas for a four-game series that will run through Monday.
Fans can purchase their tickets to the games online and save money. Visit UNLVtickets.com to purchase a ticket for just $5 and select the "Free Will-Call" option. The deal expires three hours before the first pitch of every home game. Prices for individual games are $8 for adults, $6 for faculty/staff and seniors and $4 for groups of 15 or more (group tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance for the game). Children 12 and under and UNLV students with a valid student I.D. are free.
This season at Earl E. Wilson Stadium, fans will enjoy a new and improved concession stand. Smoken Sams catering will be providing entrees that range from barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers to nachos, chicken fingers and fries. A variety of beverages will also be available.
UNLV: Rebels Capture Series Over No. 23 Nebraska
CBD: Around the Horn for Feb. 15
We wrap up the opening weekend of play with several key matchups on Sunday afternoon throughout the country. Here are some of the highlights.
The Cal-State Fullerton Titans started the season off 0-2 with losses to South Florida and Alabama State. The Titans bounced back on Sunday with a win over the Louisville Cardinals behind Chris Hudgins who went 1-3 with two runs scored and two RBI.
Oklahoma State was able to salvage the third game of their series against Arizona State with a 9-8 victory. It was the Cowboys first victory of the season as Koda Glover picked up the save working a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout.
Florida International grabbed the rubber game against Tennessee on Sunday by a score of 3-0. FIU starting pitcher Christopher Mourelle went the first five innings allowing only one hit and walking two to pick up the win.
UNLV's Payton Squier picked up a double and drove in two runs in the afternoon 3-0 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to clinch the 3 game series. Starting pitcher DJ Myers had a strong game going 7.1 innings while allowing three hits and a walk including five strikeouts to get the win.
Baylor completed the weekend sweep of Cal Poly 6-0 on Sunday behind starting pitcher Theron Kay who went four shutout innings allowing five hits to grab the victory.
Cal State Northridge picked up a 5-1 victory over Gonzaga to start the season with a perfect 4-0 record. CSUN starter Angel Rodriguez (1-0) went the distance by allowing one run on five hits while striking out five batters. "Even though he wasn't sharp early, you could see him build on every pitch he threw," said Head Coach Greg Moore about Rodriguez's start. "He did an outstanding job today. It was a very efficient and outstanding outing from Angel. You can't ask for anything more." The win matches the start of the 2002 CSUN team that went on to win the Big West Championship.
CBD: Around the Horn for Feb. 15
We wrap up the opening weekend of play with several key matchups on Sunday afternoon throughout the country. Here are some of the highlights.
The Cal-State Fullerton Titans started the season off 0-2 with losses to South Florida and Alabama State. The Titans bounced back on Sunday with a win over the Louisville Cardinals behind Chris Hudgins who went 1-3 with two runs scored and two RBI.
Oklahoma State was able to salvage the third game of their series against Arizona State with a 9-8 victory. It was the Cowboys first victory of the season as Koda Glover picked up the save working a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout.
Florida International grabbed the rubber game against Tennessee on Sunday by a score of 3-0. FIU starting pitcher Christopher Mourelle went the first five innings allowing only one hit and walking two to pick up the win.
UNLV's Payton Squier picked up a double and drove in two runs in the afternoon 3-0 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to clinch the 3 game series. Starting pitcher DJ Myers had a strong game going 7.1 innings while allowing three hits and a walk including five strikeouts to get the win.
Baylor completed the weekend sweep of Cal Poly 6-0 on Sunday behind starting pitcher Theron Kay who went four shutout innings allowing five hits to grab the victory.
Cal State Northridge picked up a 5-1 victory over Gonzaga to start the season with a perfect 4-0 record. CSUN starter Angel Rodriguez (1-0) went the distance by allowing one run on five hits while striking out five batters. "Even though he wasn't sharp early, you could see him build on every pitch he threw," said Head Coach Greg Moore about Rodriguez's start. "He did an outstanding job today. It was a very efficient and outstanding outing from Angel. You can't ask for anything more." The win matches the start of the 2002 CSUN team that went on to win the Big West Championship.
CBD: Around the Horn for Feb. 15
CBI: Around the Bases (2/15)
Hudgins Helps Cal State Fullerton Edge Louisville
Texas nips Rice in 10, Oklahoma State wins at Arizona State
No. 18 Cal State Fullerton 8, No. 10 Louisville 6
In Clearwater, Fla., Chris Hudgins had two runs and two RBI, and Timmy Richards contributed two RBI as Cal State Fullerton avoided an 0-3 start by topping Louisville. The Titans (1-2) scored four times in the first, with Hudgins driving in two with a single and Dustin Vaught (2 for 2) added an RBI single. John Gavin struck out nine and allowed four earned runs in 5.2 innings to pick up the win. Corey Ray went 2 for 4 with a homer, two runs and two RBI, and Will Smith added three hits and two runs for the Cardinals (2-1).
No. 7 Texas 4, No. 16 Rice 3 (10)
In Houston, Michael McCann delivered an RBI double in the top of the 10th to snap a 3-3 tie as Texas edged Rice to split their weekend series. Leon Byrd (3 for 5) had a two-run single to cap a three-run fifth for the Owls (2-2). The Longhorns (2-2) tied it with three in the seventh. Ben Johnson went 2 for 5 with one run and one RBI for Texas.
No. 8 Oklahoma State 9, No. 19 Arizona State 8
In Phoenix, Ariz., Ryan Sluder had a two-run double to cap a six-run third as Oklahoma State avoided a series sweep at Arizona State. Kevin Bradley went 2 for 3 with a homer and three RBI for the Cowboys (1-2). Colby Woodmansee had a double and a home run for the Sun Devils (2-1).
No. 3 TCU 11, Southern Illinois 0
In Fort Worth, Texas, Alex Young tossed six scoreless innings as TCU completed a three-game sweep of Southern Illinois. Young (1-0) allowed three hits, walked one and struck out four. The Horned Frogs (3-0) scored three in the first and seven in the third. Garrett Crain had two doubles and two RBI, while Connor Wanhanen scored twice and drove in two for TCU. Will Farmer, Greg Lambert and JC DeMuri each had a hit for the Salukis (0-3).
No. 4 LSU 7, Kansas 4
In Baton Rouge, La., LSU scored four in the bottom of the sixth to erase a 4-3 deficit and rally past Kansas to complete the weekend sweep. Conner Hale had three hits and three RBI, while Mark Laird had three hits and three runs for the Tigers (3-0). Blair Beck had two hits, including a home run, for the Jayhawks (0-3).
No. 5 Florida 6, Rhode Island 1
In Gainesville, Fla., Dalton Guthrie went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three runs as Florida completed a sweep of Rhode Island. The Gators (3-0) scored single runs in each of the first three innings before two runs in the fifth gave them a 5-1 advantage. Harrison Bader had two hits and two RBI, while Richie Martin homered for Florida. Tim Caputo had three hits and Nick DeRegis went deep for the Rams (0-3).
No. 6 Houston 5, Minnesota 4
In Houston, Ian Rice was hit by a pitch and scored on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth as Houston completed a weekend sweep of Minnesota. The Gophers (0-3) led 3-0 after two before the Cougars (3-0) took a 4-3 lead in the sixth. Minnesota tied it in the top of the ninth before Houston won it in the bottom of the frame. Rice went 1 for 2 with two walks and two RBI, while Zac Taylor went 2 for 4 with a double and three runs for the Cougars. Dan Motl had two hits and two RBI, while Alex Boxwell added two hits and two runs for Minnesota.
No. 13 Miami (Fla.) 25, Rutgers 4
In Coral Gables, Fla., David Thompson hit a three-run homer in a 12-run fourth inning as Miami routed Rutgers to complete a four-game sweep. Thompson finished with four RBI and three runs, and George Iskenderian went 4 for 4 with three runs and two RBI for the Hurricanes (4-0). Ricky Eusebio, Malik Rosier and Zack Collins each had three RBI, and Garrett Kennedy had three hits and five runs for Miami. Vinny Zarrillo had two hits and an RBI for the Scarlet Knights (0-4).
No. 15 Florida State 5, Oakland 1
In Tallahassee, Fla., Cobi Johnson tossed five scoreless innings with two hits and six strikeouts as Florida State completed a sweep of Oakland. DJ Stewart had two hits and two runs, and Gage West had a pair of doubles and a run for the Seminoles (3-0). Tyler Pagano drove in the lone run for Oakland (0-3).
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Hudgins Helps Cal State Fullerton Edge Louisville
Texas nips Rice in 10, Oklahoma State wins at Arizona State
No. 18 Cal State Fullerton 8, No. 10 Louisville 6
In Clearwater, Fla., Chris Hudgins had two runs and two RBI, and Timmy Richards contributed two RBI as Cal State Fullerton avoided an 0-3 start by topping Louisville. The Titans (1-2) scored four times in the first, with Hudgins driving in two with a single and Dustin Vaught (2 for 2) added an RBI single. John Gavin struck out nine and allowed four earned runs in 5.2 innings to pick up the win. Corey Ray went 2 for 4 with a homer, two runs and two RBI, and Will Smith added three hits and two runs for the Cardinals (2-1).
No. 7 Texas 4, No. 16 Rice 3 (10)
In Houston, Michael McCann delivered an RBI double in the top of the 10th to snap a 3-3 tie as Texas edged Rice to split their weekend series. Leon Byrd (3 for 5) had a two-run single to cap a three-run fifth for the Owls (2-2). The Longhorns (2-2) tied it with three in the seventh. Ben Johnson went 2 for 5 with one run and one RBI for Texas.
No. 8 Oklahoma State 9, No. 19 Arizona State 8
In Phoenix, Ariz., Ryan Sluder had a two-run double to cap a six-run third as Oklahoma State avoided a series sweep at Arizona State. Kevin Bradley went 2 for 3 with a homer and three RBI for the Cowboys (1-2). Colby Woodmansee had a double and a home run for the Sun Devils (2-1).
No. 3 TCU 11, Southern Illinois 0
In Fort Worth, Texas, Alex Young tossed six scoreless innings as TCU completed a three-game sweep of Southern Illinois. Young (1-0) allowed three hits, walked one and struck out four. The Horned Frogs (3-0) scored three in the first and seven in the third. Garrett Crain had two doubles and two RBI, while Connor Wanhanen scored twice and drove in two for TCU. Will Farmer, Greg Lambert and JC DeMuri each had a hit for the Salukis (0-3).
No. 4 LSU 7, Kansas 4
In Baton Rouge, La., LSU scored four in the bottom of the sixth to erase a 4-3 deficit and rally past Kansas to complete the weekend sweep. Conner Hale had three hits and three RBI, while Mark Laird had three hits and three runs for the Tigers (3-0). Blair Beck had two hits, including a home run, for the Jayhawks (0-3).
No. 5 Florida 6, Rhode Island 1
In Gainesville, Fla., Dalton Guthrie went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three runs as Florida completed a sweep of Rhode Island. The Gators (3-0) scored single runs in each of the first three innings before two runs in the fifth gave them a 5-1 advantage. Harrison Bader had two hits and two RBI, while Richie Martin homered for Florida. Tim Caputo had three hits and Nick DeRegis went deep for the Rams (0-3).
No. 6 Houston 5, Minnesota 4
In Houston, Ian Rice was hit by a pitch and scored on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth as Houston completed a weekend sweep of Minnesota. The Gophers (0-3) led 3-0 after two before the Cougars (3-0) took a 4-3 lead in the sixth. Minnesota tied it in the top of the ninth before Houston won it in the bottom of the frame. Rice went 1 for 2 with two walks and two RBI, while Zac Taylor went 2 for 4 with a double and three runs for the Cougars. Dan Motl had two hits and two RBI, while Alex Boxwell added two hits and two runs for Minnesota.
No. 13 Miami (Fla.) 25, Rutgers 4
In Coral Gables, Fla., David Thompson hit a three-run homer in a 12-run fourth inning as Miami routed Rutgers to complete a four-game sweep. Thompson finished with four RBI and three runs, and George Iskenderian went 4 for 4 with three runs and two RBI for the Hurricanes (4-0). Ricky Eusebio, Malik Rosier and Zack Collins each had three RBI, and Garrett Kennedy had three hits and five runs for Miami. Vinny Zarrillo had two hits and an RBI for the Scarlet Knights (0-4).
No. 15 Florida State 5, Oakland 1
In Tallahassee, Fla., Cobi Johnson tossed five scoreless innings with two hits and six strikeouts as Florida State completed a sweep of Oakland. DJ Stewart had two hits and two runs, and Gage West had a pair of doubles and a run for the Seminoles (3-0). Tyler Pagano drove in the lone run for Oakland (0-3).
CBI: Around the Bases (2/15)
