USC Beats Texas State 15-4, Leads Texas A&M Tonight

UPDATED: USC leads Texas A&M, 9-2, in the sixth inning tonight behind a grand slam by Andrew Lamb. *USC wins 15-4. The Trojan play Texas A&M at 6 p.m. PT. The game is currently scheduled to be on the dreaded ESPN+. Who will pitch for USC? And then USC would need to play A&M again tomorrow if it wins tonight. Ugh. — No. 1-ranked UCLA … Continue reading USC Beats Texas State 15-4, Leads Texas A&M Tonight

Saturday Buzz: USC Season On Brink After Devastating Loss

What’s the saying about how insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” USC’s baseball season is one loss away from being over after a shocking 5-4 loss to Texas State on Friday night. The Trojans led 4-3 going into the ninth after a home run in the eighth by Adrian Lopez. So what happens in the ninth? An … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Season On Brink After Devastating Loss

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

In his latest ESPN MLB mock draft, Kiley McDaniel has the Mets selecting USC pitcher Mason Edwards with the No. 27 overall pick. But Max Nikias, who micro-managed the project on Jefferson and Hoover, obviously felt differently. Texas A&M coach Tom Chandler was good friends with USC coach Rod Dedeaux, so he invited the Trojans to help open the new facility. Look at the pitching … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals

Last weekend I floated the idea that USC save its ace, Mason Edwards, for the UCLA game at the Big Ten Tournament. Well, today USC coach Andy Stankiewicz said he will start No. 2 pitcher Grant Govel tomorrow against Texas State and save Edwards for the big game Saturday against host Texas A&M. Some might view its as a risk but if USC beats Texas … Continue reading Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals

Morning Buzz: History Suggests USC Opener Could Be Unforgettable

If you want further proof of how ridiculous it is for USC to play a 12 p.m. game on August 29th, here is something to ponder: Since 2019, USC has played only one early season home game before 3 p.m. That game was also against San Jose State (of course) in 2021 at 2 p.m. It was 85 degrees at kick off. Remember the 2022 … Continue reading Morning Buzz: History Suggests USC Opener Could Be Unforgettable