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USC Morning Buzz: Here’s An Inquest On A Wild Weekend In North Carolina

The USC baseball team really captured the hearts of a lot of Trojan fans the past two weekends, which made Sunday’s loss even more heartbreaking, so close to a berth in the College World Series for the first time since 2001. I actually went to Omaha in 2001 and it was a fantastic experience with Coach Mike Gillespie and pitching coach John Savage, and players … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Here’s An Inquest On A Wild Weekend In North Carolina

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Where Was Mason Edwards Today?

Let’s be clear: Mason Edwards was USC’s best baseball player and this season and was excellent all season. So that makes me wonder why he wasn’t used with the Trojans’ season on the line in the eighth and ninth innings today? USC practically wore out Andrew Johnson and Grant Govel in the playoffs and they responded whenever asked. Why was it OK to work them … Continue reading Where Was Mason Edwards Today?

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USC Loses 4-3 To North Carolina As Bullpen Falters

USC blows a 3-1 lead in the ninth and loses 4-3 to North Carolina. The bullpen faltered as closer Adam Troy struggled in the final inning. USC wasted a masterpiece from Andrew Johnson, who allowed two runs in 7.2 innings. If USC had caught a foul ball in the ninth, the game would have gone to extra innings. The USC bullpen is faltering in the … Continue reading USC Loses 4-3 To North Carolina As Bullpen Falters

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North Carolina Beats USC, 4-0, To Set Up Huge Sunday Game

OK, one question: Who is going to pitch tomorrow for USC? Andrew Johnson would have been a candidate but he pitched 3.2 innings Friday. Does he come back for limited innings? It looks like it will be all-hands-on-deck. Diego Velasquez (5-1) and Chase Herrell (6-4) are certainly candidates. Is Mason Edwards available for spot duty? USC just can not handle North Carolina pitcher Jason Decaro. … Continue reading North Carolina Beats USC, 4-0, To Set Up Huge Sunday Game

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USC Wins Game 1 Over North Carolina, 9-5

Another comeback victory for the USC baseball team but this time at the Super Regionals. The Trojans scored eight straight runs to overcome a three-run deficit and defeated North Carolina, 9-5, before 3,847 at Bryson Field. USC shortstop Dean Carpentier just hit a grand slam to give the Trojans a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning over North Carolina. Andrew Lamb also homered. The Trojans … Continue reading USC Wins Game 1 Over North Carolina, 9-5

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USC Routs Texas A&M To Complete Regional Comeback!

What a remarkable weekend for USC, which won its first NCAA baseball regional in 21 years. The Trojans defeated Texas A&M, 7-1, with clutch pitching and hitting for their fourth straight victory in College Station, Texas, after dropping their first game on Friday. USC outscored its opponents, 55-14, in that 4-game stretch and looked reminiscent of their glory teams under Mike Gillespie. Most teams run … Continue reading USC Routs Texas A&M To Complete Regional Comeback!

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