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O’Sullivan’s formula for success leads U. Florida to College World Series
When Kevin O’Sullivan first arrived at U. Florida, the players weren’t too pleased with him. As soon as he took the head coaching job in 2007, O’Sullivan wasted no time and put in a 7 a.m. conditioning workout, something the Gators weren’t used to.
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College to MLB involves long scouting process
Former U. Minnesota Gophers catcher Kyle Knudson holds a couple firsts in Target Field history. On March 27, he became the first player to catch a pitch at the Twins’ new ballpark during a game against Louisiana Tech, and last Wednesday night, he became the first player to sign a major league co...
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Sooners shut out No. 1 Virginia to advance to College World Series
On the cusp of their first trip to the College World Series since 1995, Cody Reine made sure the Sooners didn’t fall short this time. For the second-consecutive game, the sophomore right fielder blasted two home runs to carry U. Oklahoma (49-16) back to Omaha with a 11-0 victory over No.
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Gators advance to College World Series
The Gators’ hopes of clinching a berth to the College World Series looked dead. But Miami’s defense revived them. Down by just one run in the ninth, Florida loaded the bases with two outs.
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TCU coach not satisfied with College World Series format
TCU head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle voiced his dissent against the seeding format of the NCAA College World Series after TCU secured its chance to play Texas in the super regional round for a berth to the College World Series.
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TCU beats Texas 4-1, advances to College World Series
Aaron Schultz and Bryan Holaday each hit home runs off Texas All-American Chance Ruff, while Kyle Winkler (12-1) pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings in a 4-1 victory over Texas (50-13) to give TCU (51-12) their first NCAA College World Series berth Sunday.
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See you in Omaha: Florida State wins place in College World Series
You can discuss the when, summarize the how or categorize the who, but all that matters is the where—that place being Omaha, Neb.
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The waiting game begins for No. 5 overall draft pick Pomeranz
Drew Pomeranz has worked for three years to improve his draft position after the Texas Rangers selected him in the 12th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball amateur draft, and he did just that when the Cleveland Indians drafted him No. 5 overall Monday night.
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Miami Hurricanes beat Texas A&M 10-3 to advance to the Gainesville Super Regional against Florida Gators
It took two days and two rain delays that totaled three hours and six minutes to decide the winner of the Coral Gables Regional.