FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL 

Logan Maxwell, RF, Arkansas - 3-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R 4 RBI, K

Maxwell the senior transfer from TCU has had a nice collegiate career putting up a slash line of .313/.433/.481 over a 156 games played heading into Game 2. His biggest area of growth this season came in the power department where he set a career high in slugging (.597) and home runs (12) while helping to provide protection in the lineup for the SEC Player of the Year (Wehiwa Aloy). On Sunday he demonstrated his power going 3 for 5 with a double and a homerun while scoring 2 runs and driving in 4 runs on the day. In his first at bat, the left handed hitting Maxwell showed solid plate discipline, and a solid approach battling from down 0-2 to flying out to the warning track in left center field on a 2-2 pitch which helped show his opposite field power while also demonstrating the ability to hold his own against good left handed pitching, while facing Liam Doyle. In his third trip to the plate Maxwell came up with the bases loaded in the top of the 4th inning with two outs and came up with the biggest hit of Arkansas’ season so far as he hit an opposite field grand slam to left field on a 1-2, 97 mph fastball from Tennessee right hander AJ Russell that put Arkansas up 7-1. In his next at bat he continued his hot hitting with a leadoff double to right field in the top of the seventh inning on an 83 mph slider and would later come around to score to make it 8-1. He should go somewhere in the middle rounds on Day 2.

Charles Davalan, LF, Arkansas - 1-for-2, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Davalan is a good bet to go on Day 1 of the draft after posting a slash line of .353/.438/.574 with a 1.012 OPS in his first season in the SEC. In Game 2 of the Fayetteville regional, Davalan reached base 4 times, scored twice and hit a 2-run home run to help Arkansas advance to the College World Series in Omaha. In his first plate appearance he reached on a hit by pitch. In his next trip up to the plate with a man on in the top of the third Davalan took a patient approach early getting in a 2-0 count before belting a 2-run homerun to the upper deck in left field on a 2-0, 95 mph fastball to put Arkansas up 2-0 early. It was the left handed hitting Davalan's 14th homerun of the season and it had an exit velocity of 107 mph and flew an estimated 384 feet, and is now hitting .470 against left handers this season. In his next plate appearance Davalan drew an intentional walk and later came around to score. In his fourth trip to the plate he drew a walk on six pitches. 

Cam Kozeal, 2B, Arkansas - 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB

Kozeal is one of the best sophomore hitters in the country and a potential first round pick for the 2026 MLB Draft. In his first season with Arkansas he put up a slash line of .341/.389/.636 with 15 home runs this season and showed why he's considered one of the best pure hitters in next year's draft class in Game 2 as he reached base four times going 2 for 3 with 2 walks, and 2 runs scored. In his first at bat the left handed hitting Kozeal made hitting left hander Liam Doyle look easy (NOT an easy thing to do) as he singled to right field on a 1-1, 88 mph changeup for Arkansas’ first hit of the game. In his next at bat he faced Doyle once again and once again singled to right field, this time on a 2-1, 83 mph slider which he later came around to score on to make it 4-1 Arkansas in the top of the fourth inning. In his third plate appearance Kozeal drew a walk on 6 pitches. In his fourth plate appearance he drew a walk on 9 pitches after fouling off 3 pitches on a 3-2 count and later came around to score his second run of the game. In his final at bat Maxwell recorded his third hit of the day with a single to center field on a 78 mph offspeed pitch. 

Brent Iredale, 3B, Arkansas - 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, BB, 2 K

The JUCO transfer from Australia had a fantastic first season in the SEC putting up a 1.003 OPS with 13 home runs and a .547 slugging percentage with a .456 OBP. In Game 2 he reached base twice going 1 for 4 with a walk and a homerun. In the top of the seventh inning Iredale drew a five pitch walk. In his final at bat he hit his 14th home run of the year with a 386 foot home run to left center field. He has a chance to go fairly early on Day 2. 

Jay Abernathy, PH, Tennessee - 1-for-1, HR, R, 2 RBI

With a man on second and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning freshman Jay Abernathy came up to the plate and made the most of his opportunity to pinch hit as he battled through a 1-2 count in which he fouled off two pitches before hitting a homerun off the scoreboard in right center field. It was Abernathy's first collegiate home run and one of the few highlights for Tennessee as they lost 11-4. Abernathy should get a chance to see regular playing time for the Vols next season with a chance to be one of their best hitters after showing an ability to deliver at times in the clutch while putting up an on base percentage north of .400. 

Baton Rouge Regional

Coverage by Max Ellingsen

Steven Milam, LSU SS - 2-4, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB

Moved up to the three hole after his big game yesterday, Monster Milam delivered yet again and helped push the Tigers over the finish line in their two game sweep in the Supers. Reaching base four times and driving in the same, Milam has been huge for LSU in these playoffs, injecting a spark into this lineup they’d been lacking. I’m intrigued to see what kind of player Milam looks like next year. It’s not an overwhelmingly physical toolset, but the man can flat out ball.

Jake Brown, LSU RF - 2-4, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI

Brown put together a nice day at the plate on Sunday, launching a no stride homer to dead center late in the contest to put the lead officially out of reach for the Mountaineers. The sophomore took a leap this season after a good not great freshman season in the SEC. Let’s see if he can continue to build on his hot hitting and become yet another piece for this LSU lineup.

Jared Jones, LSU 1B - 3-4, RBI

Bear Jones will not be denied. After a cold streak that plagued him earlier this postseason, Jones has found his timing once again and is rocketing baseballs all over the park. Collecting a trio of singles in this one, Jones managed to drive in his 70th run on the season and has been integral for LSU’s lineup for years. Being a right handed first baseman is a tough profile to evaluate come draft time, but Jones has left little doubt he can hit against the best college baseball has to offer. Considering he’s already exclusively a first baseman and regressed from last season, I think he’s looking at more of a middle round payday this July.

Anthony Eyanson, LSU RHP - 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

Cooper WIlliams, LSU LHP - 2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

Chase Shores, LSU RHP - 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

The three LSU hurlers were lights out on Sunday, ultimately thwarting much of a WVU offense that had been red hot coming into this one. Eyanson, one of the best arms in college baseball all season, provided some solid length despite some less than stellar efficiency while Cooper Williams and Chase Shores slammed the door in some big moments. With both Eyanson and Shores draft eligible this July, I’d expect to hear both of their names called rather early. Their stuff is absolutely electric.

Jace Rhinehart, WVU RF - 2-3, HR, 2R, RBI

Sam White, WVU DH - 2-4, HR, 1R, 2 RBI

It wasn’t West Virginia’s day today, but I had to give some love to Rhinehart and White for their performances at the plate. The Mountaineers ran into a buzzsaw in Baton Rouge and couldn’t quite compete with the Tigers, but they played their tails off all weekend and did the Mountaineer faithful right. Not the way they wanted the season to end, but a truly tremendous season nonetheless. Coach Sabins and crew should be proud.

Los Angeles Regional

By Joshua Salguero

Landon Stump, UCLA RHP - 4 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (74 pitches)

Chris Grothues, UCLA LHP - 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K (27 pitches)

Cal Randall, UCLA RHP - 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (2 pitches)

August Souza, UCLA RHP - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K (15 pitches)

Easton Hawk, UCLA RHP - 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB (20 pitches)

One thunderous round of applause for the bullpen. Eight scoreless innings in the series against UTSA with ZERO! hits allowed and just two baserunners total - those being a hit-by-pitch by Grothues, quickly erased by a caught stealing, and a two-out walk in the ninth inning of game two which arguably could have been strike three. Pitching was always going to be the make or break for this UCLA squad and it has been a blessing to see the staff as a whole step up. If the pitching, especially the bullpen, manages to maintain this sudden success, UCLA will be a real threat of making it to the end.

Payton Brennan, UCLA CF - 4 AB, 2 R, 3 H, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 HBP

As has been the case the past two weeks, UCLA’s star studded lineup has been unstoppable. At least eight hitters in each starting lineup have contributed a hit per game dating back to the first game of regionals against Fresno State. Today, the highlight performer was Payton Brennan with Brennan having a contribution in nearly every run manufactured by the Bruins. In his second plate appearance, Brennan showcased his opposite field power, lacing a one-hopper off the wall for a double and promptly scoring on a Toussaint Bythewood single. He lined a comebacker off the pitcher in his third plate appearance for a single with a run coming around to score on a fielding error on the play. Brennan again would come around to score, this time on a sacrifice fly by Phoenix Call. In the ninth, Brennan again went opposite field, slashing a single with the bases loaded to drive in two runs and essentially put the game out of reach, punching UCLA’s ticket to Omaha.

Durham Regional

by Drew Wheeler

Jonathan Hogart, CF, Murray State – 3 AB, 3 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K, HR

Hogart has been one of my favorite finds through the NCAA postseason and as I keep saying, I think he will make for an exceptional senior signing from Murray State. Hogart’s season was excellent – the homer was his 21st of the season, though it is a 57 percent extra-base hit rate, with a .695 slugging rate and .356 ISO marks which really emphasize his power. Hogart rounds out his profile with a .446 OBP, seven steals, and strong marks in runs scored (72) and doubles (26). Remember I called it.

Dustin Mercer, RF, Murray State – 6 AB, 3 R, 4 H, 1 RBI, 1 K

Will Vierling, C, Murray State – 5 AB, 2 R, 3 H, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 2 2B

Connor Cunningham, SS, Murray State – 5 AB, 3 R, 3 H, 2 RBI, 2 K, HR

Eight runs, 10 hits, seven steaks, two doubles, and three homers beyond Hogart’s own propelled the Racers to the only third-and-final game of the Super Regional round. Hopefully the game will be a worthy one with the country’s eyes upon it and only it tonight! Cans of Coke for these Murray State batsmen for their performances.

Graham Kelham, RHP, Murray State – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 3 K (43 pitches)

Shoutout to your friend and mine Nate Rasmussen, who has taken Kelham as a favorite. One earned run through three innings with a strikeout for each frame will play, for sure.

Wallace Clark, SS, Duke – 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, HR

AJ Gracia, CF, Duke – 3 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K, HR

Ben Miller, 3B, Duke – 4 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, HR

Ben Rounds, LF, Duke – 4 AB, 2 R, 2 H, 3 RBI, 1 K, 2B, HR

Macon Winslow, C, Duke – 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, HR

The Blue Devils weren’t totally sparkless in the game; Duke put up nine of their own runs on the game, led by a quintet of homers by the gentlemen above. Gracia and Miller are certainly the noteworthy names for the next level, though Duke has not been turning its nose up towards production from anybody during its deep postseason run. Gracia’s return to the lineup was marked with a loss, meaning today’s final will be the last of the Super Regional level to establish the final slot of Omaha’s dance card.

Louisville Regional

Covered by Rhys White

Max Galvin, LF Miami - 2-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI

Daniel Cuvet, 3B Miami - 2-for-4, 2B

Unfortunately, the Miami Hurricanes' season is over. They put up a good fight but ultimately lost by one run. Max Galvin continued to make a lot of contact and was responsible for driving in every Miami Hurricanes' run. The redshirt junior has been a steadying force at the top of the lineup, and he ended his season hitting .310/.369/.482. It will be interesting to see what teams think of him. The superb sophomore is also heading home, and Daniel Cuvet has built upon his spectacular freshman campaign to become one of the most feared bats going into the 2026 season and draft. Cuvet is a top 15 selection if the 2026 draft happened right now. I think he and this Miami squad have a chance to reload in the portal and make their way back here next year. I just dislike their jerseys.

Jake Munroe, 3B Louisville - 2-for-3, R

Eddie King Jr., LF Louisville - 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB 

Louisville is back in the College World Series for the first time since 2019, which shows how far they had fallen. But they are back. Jake Munroe has been everyone's favorite player this season and postseason, being a consistent pest for pitchers. He just grinds out at-bats and hits with enough power. Eddie King Jr. has continued his hot postseason and is going to be one of the more feared bats in Omaha. It is fitting that these two were responsible for driving in (Eddie King Jr.) and scoring (Jake Munroe) the run that ended up deciding this game. Welcome back to Omaha, Louisville. It’s been a while.

Corvallis Super Regional

By Adam Kiel

Gage Harrelson, RF Florida State - 3-for-6, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K

Alex Lodise, SS Florida State - 2-for-6, R, RBI, K 

Max Williams, CF Florida State - 2-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, K 

Myles Bailey, 1B Florida State - 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, SB

Chase Williams, LF Florida State - 3-for-4, HR, R, RBI

Saturday’s game was a pitching duel between two of the best college arms in the country. Sunday’s game went completely different as if you can’t already tell by the performances chosen. Florida State’s offense got things going almost immediately and set the tone. A single by Alex Lodise, which turned into a double thanks to a fielding error by Gavin Turley, was followed up by a first pitch ambush bomb by Max Williams. After Oregon State punched back - with what I thought was a knockout punch - Chase Williams decided it was the right time to hit his second homer of the season to get one back. A note on Chase, no relation to Max and he was the Dodgers 19th round pick last year after a stellar season at JuCo school Northwest Florida,  aka keep an eye on him. 

The third inning was relatively quiet, a single by Lodise was erased by a double play before Myles Bailey hit a double. Oregon State landed another huge punch in the bottom of the third making the score 13-3, again I was thinking FSU was for sure out of it. However, they refused to quit. A walk, a pair of infield singles by Chase and Gage Harrelson, and a Lodise fielders choice helped them get a run back. Coming into the 5th it was 4-14. The bats kept clawing the Seminoles back, Myles earned a tough walk and a wild pitch placed him on second. A second walk and a Hunter Carns single loaded the bases before a sac fly scored Myles. Chase loaded them up again and Gage scored another run on his second infield single. Finally a two run Myles Bailey homer had the score 8-14 heading into the 9th. Again the bats inched their way back with a rally filled with singles in the 9th, Gage continued his strong performance with a double scoring Hunter carns to pull them within 4 but unfortunately, the rally came up short ending their season.  A stellar performance by the offense was let down by two early blowup innings. 

Trent Caraway, 3B Oregon State - 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, K 

Aiva Arquette, SS Oregon State - 2-for-4, 2 R, BB

Canon Reeder, CF Oregon State - 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI

Gavin Turley, LF Oregon State - 2-for-5, HR, R, 2 RBI

Tyce Peterson, DH Oregon State - 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI

Carson McEntire, RF Oregon State - 1-for-3, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2 K 

If you read all of those words up there, I appreciate it, and that means you know that Oregon State’s offense was just better for two innings, and that was the difference. You will see all of these fine hitters in Omaha so they don’t deserve a full recap like the Seminoles do, but here’s the highlights.

In the bottom of the first, Trent and Aiva got on base before a fielder’s choice and a single scored them both. A single from Jacob Krieg scored AJ Singer  and then the game was broken open after Reeder and McEntire went back-to-back to make the score 7-2. Then in the bottom of the third, the Beavers bats came back alive. A Krieg walk, Reeder hit by pitch, a double steal on a wild pitch and a McEntire loaded the bases for Trent Carraway. Trent did not waste his opportunity. A Grand Slam. Not to be left out, the home run king for the Beavers, Gavin Turley hit a two-run blast to extend their lead. The night was not over however because Tyce Peterson wanted to join in on the fun and hit his own solo shot in the 4th. The scoring for the Beavers ended their, but it turned out to be enough. They are headed to Omaha for the 8th time. 

Chapel Hill Super Regional

By Harris Yudin 

Jackson Van De Brake, 2B, North Carolina- 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 K

After drawing a whopping seven walks in the first two super regional games, he made his presence felt with the bat early in Game 3, drilling a Bailey Smith fastball over the wall in left for what was Carolina’s fifth three-run homer of the series. The senior captain doesn’t offer a ton of power, but he seems to find it at opportune times. He did, unfortunately, make a very costly error in the eighth, but he was the only one to show up at the plate.

Ryan Lynch, RHP, North Carolina- 7 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Lynch’s first career start came in the finals of the ACC tournament game against Clemson, and he threw four scoreless. His second career start came in an elimination game in the regional final against Oklahoma, and he threw five very strong innings. Sunday was his third career start, in another elimination game in the supers against Arizona. Once again, he came through when the Heels needed him, allowing just three baserunners over his first seven innings. His only blemish up to that point was a solo shot off the bat of Garen Caulfield, but a single, an error and a bunt single in the eighth ended his day. Those runners came around to score as Arizona ended up knocking off the Heels, but Lynch gave them all they could have asked for.

Mason White, SS, Arizona- 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 K

Arizona only had five hits as a team, but Mason White’s eighth inning single was so massive it almost counts as double. With the bases loaded and one out, White took Aidan Haugh’s hanging slider and roped it into left center, bringing in a pair of runs and giving the Wildcats a 4-3 lead. White has been Arizona’s most productive hitter all season, so it’s fitting that he comes through with the hit that sends the Wildcats to Omaha.

Casey Hintz, RHP, Arizona- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K

Tony Pluta, RHP, Arizona- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

Arizona’s dominant reliever duo each threw on Sunday despite a high pitch count on Saturday. Hintz worked around a pair of walks to keep the middle of Carolina’s lineup off the board, while Pluta slammed the door against the 7-8-9 hitters. Arizona had a shot to get to Omaha, and Chip Hale wasn’t going to keep his relief aces in the ‘pen.