June 11, 2007

Super Wild Start for Everyone But Titans

By The Associated Press

FULLERTON - Wes Roemer pitched a complete game with Hart High grad John Curtis behind the plate, and Evan McArthur had three RBIs to help Cal State Fullerton defeat UCLA 12-2 in the super regional.

McArthur had three hits, scored two runs and reached base five times. His two-run single in the first inning propelled the Titans to a 3-0 lead.

Curtis added the game's only home run, his sixth of the year. He finished the day 3-for-5 from the plate with two RBIs and two runs.

Roemer, who earlier in the week was the first-round draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks, threw 125 pitches and gave up eight hits, struck out seven and improved his record to 11-6.

Tyson Brummett (10-6) pitched 4 1-3 innings, gave up nine runs and eight hits and took the loss for the Bruins.

The Titans' victory in the opener of a best-of-three series puts them one win away from returning to the College World Series.

Rice 5, Texas A&M 2

HOUSTON - Matt Langwell allowed just one earned run and struck out seven to help Rice beat Texas A&M 5-2 on Saturday to advance to the College World Series for the second straight year.

Mississippi St. 8, Clemson 5

STARKVILLE, Miss. - A day after his home run lifted Mississippi State to one victory, Mitch Moreland's save sent the Bulldogs to the College World Series for the first time since 1998. Moreland combined with closer Aaron Weatherford on four strikeouts and 2 1-3 innings of scoreless relief to ensure the win over Clemson (41-23).

Oklahoma St. 3, Louisville 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Keanon Simon's RBI single in the top of the 12th inning gave Oklahoma State a win over host Louisville in the super regional. The Cowboys' victory forced a third game in the best-of-three series. The final game will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Jim Patterson Stadium, where 4,138 fans turned out Saturday.

UC-Irvine 1, Wichita St. 0

WICHITA, Kan. - California-Irvine right-hander Scott Gorgen shut out Wichita State in the opening game of the NCAA super regional. The Anteaters (44-15-1) need one more victory to advance to the College World Series for the first time in the program's history.

Oregon St.-Michigan, ppd

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The first game of the Corvallis super regional best-of-three series between Oregon State and Michigan was postponed because of steady rain. The game was rescheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. The second game of the series is now slated for Monday and the third game Tuesday, with starting times to be announced.

S. Carolina 8, N. Carolina 5, 6 1/2 innings, susp., lightning.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Justin Smoak hit his team-leading 22nd homer and Phil Disher added a key two-run double that left South Carolina leading North Carolina 8-5 when the second game of their best-of-three super regional series was suspended because of lightning and rain.