At The Ballpark

Ducks Complete Comeback, Win Series At USC

Hawai’i Rallies Past UCR with Four-Run Eighth
Hawai’i rallies for win with four-run eighth inning that turns ace Aaron Davenport into a winner in his worst but perhaps most impressive start this season.

Gavin Williams Matures Into Legit Ace For ECU
Gavin Williams has always tantalized with his raw arm strength, but the development of a quality slider and better mound presence has helped him thrive in year four at ECU.

Fullerton Fighting Way Back on Track
Cal State Fullerton is fighting its way back to .500 as veteran stars take step forward. Our Shotgun Spratling takes an in-depth look at the Titans.

Aztecs Get Drama-Filled DH Sweep of New Mexico
It wasn’t without a bunch of nail biting. But in the end San Diego State pulled off a pair of last-swing wins to down second-place New Mexico in Mountain West play.

Young Talent Comes Up Big For Resurgent Clemson
Dylan Brewer homered twice and drove in six to lead rejuvenated Clemson to a comeback win at NC State, continuing an impressive rally for a team that looked like a lost cause three weeks ago.

Washington holds off UCLA for first league win in ‘Conference of Confusion’
Washington held off UCLA in the series opener for its first win in Pac 12 play. Our Shotgun Spratling has the inside scoop on the Huskies.

Long Balls, Kopps Cutters Lead Hogs To Gritty Series-Clinching Win
Arkansas withstood some early blows from Mississippi State and stormed back to clinch the showdown series thanks to four home runs and great bullpen work from Kevin Kopps.

USC Pulls Ninth-Inning Rally On UCLA
USC rallied from behind in a sloppy ninth inning to knock off crosstown rival UCLA, and our Eric Sorenson was on hand to report on the carnage.

Fitt Bits: Chatagnier, Nikhazy Headline Standouts From Ole Miss-Bama Twin Bill
Peyton Chatagnier and Doug Nikhazy were on the field at the same time Friday for the first time since week one, leading Ole Miss to a doubleheader sweep at Alabama. Aaron Fitt examines some players who stood out for both clubs.

Gritty Georgia Shows Its Character In Walk-Off Win
Georgia got key contributions Saturday from several veterans who have had to stay patient and work for their chances to take on bigger roles, setting the tone for a blue-collar club with loads of heart.

Sorenson: UCLA Gets Back To Business Against Arizona
UCLA downed Arizona 3-2 in a well-played and well-pitched, white-knuckle Friday battle to open Pac-12 play.

Liam Spence — Tennessee’s Man From Down Under — Keeps Getting Better
Liam Spence, the third of three brothers to make the trek from Australia to Division I baseball, had a huge game in his SEC debut, continuing to show just how valuable he is to Tennessee.

Emerging ECU Ace Whisenhunt Bests Charlotte’s McGowan In Fun Duel
East Carolina lefthander Carson Whisenhunt looked like an All-American and a future first-rounder in a compelling prospect showdown against Charlotte’s Bryce McGowan on Saturday.

Marks Proves Expert Marksman For Unbeaten USC Upstate
USC Upstate ace Jordan Marks continued to showcase premier strike-throwing ability in a Big South showdown against Campbell, helping the Spartans stay unbeaten. Aaron Fitt examines Marks and Upstate.

Driven Norby, Caddell Turn Themselves Into Stars For East Carolina
Connor Norby and Seth Caddell have worked hard to turn themselves into impact players for East Carolina, and their torrid starts have helped the Pirates come out of the chute hot as well.

Slammin’ Smith Powers Ducks Past No. 7 Gauchos
Tanner Smith went deep twice, including a go-ahead grand slam, to lead Oregon past UC Santa Barbara. Shotgun Spratling salutes the Ducks’ 5-foot-9 dynamo.

Sorenson: Frisco College Classic Day Two Takeaways
Eric Sorenson examines another dominant day by Arizona and Dallas Baptist at the Frisco Classic.

Fitt Bits: Quality Arms Shine At Big Ten’s Greenville Pod
Aaron Fitt breaks down 10 players who stood out on Big Ten’s opening day in Greenville, where arms excelled for Michigan State, Maryland, Ohio State and Illinois.

Fitt Bits: Observations On UNC Greensboro, Charlotte
Hogan Windish’s go-ahead grand slam highlighted a nice mid-major matchup between Charlotte and UNC Greensboro. Aaron Fitt shares some observations on both clubs.

Golden Spikes Spotlight On Sal Frelick, Plus BC Takeaways
Call him Mr. New England. Sal Frelick’s multi-sport exploits made him a local folk hero, and now he’s on a mission to lead a talented Boston College club to Omaha.

Spratling: Observations On West Coast Contenders Cal Baptist, Saint Mary’s
Our Shotgun Spratling breaks down a pair of West Coast contenders who faced off this weekend: Cal Baptist and Saint Mary’s.

Veterans Spark Series-Clinching Win For Young Jackets
Luke Waddell and Colin Hall made huge contributions to shift the momentum Georgia Tech’s way Saturday, and some elite young talents came up big as well.

Thompson, Love Change The Game For UNC
Justice Thompson and Austin Love put on an incredible show in North Carolina’s ACC opener. Their emergence as five-tool star and legit Friday ace, respectively, changes the outlook for UNC this spring.

Fitt Bits: Observations On Georgia Southern, CofC, Stetson, UCF
Aaron Fitt empties out his notebook after midweek stops at the Stetson-UCF and Georgia Southern-College of Charleston games.

Fitt Bits: Takeaways From Miami’s Series Win At Florida
Miami showed serious character in a road series win at top-ranked Florida. Aaron Fitt offers his observations on the Hurricanes and Gators after three days in Gainesville.

Miami Wins Bullpen Battle, Stuns Gators
A Florida bullpen meltdown helped Miami come from behind to force extra innings Saturday, and the Hurricanes’ strong bullpen work helped them win it.