The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Indiana Hoosiers took the first step toward capturing a national championship at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. on Saturday. Behind a clutch two-run double in the eighth inning off the bat of Wes Rea, the Bulldogs sent the Oregon State Beavers to the losers bracket in the double-elimination tournament by the score of 5-4. The Hoosiers shut down Louisville, 2-0, behind pitcher Joey DeNato to move the Cardinals ...

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The Indiana Hoosiers had a storybook year on their way to Omaha and the College World Series. The Hoosiers recorded two wins in three games against Louisville along the way and look to continue their success in Game 2 of the College World Series against the Cardinals.One of the catalysts for Indiana's success in 2013 has been catcher Kyle Schwarber. In addition to being the leader in the field, he's gotten it done all season ...

The 2013 College World Series is set to run from June 15 through June 26, and we'll crown this year's NCAA baseball champion after a sure-to-be-exciting spectacle in Omaha, Neb.Eight teams in Omaha are battling in a field that has its fair share of favorites and underdogs among the national championship contenders. We've already seen some epic moments and games that have gone down to the wire. Let's get right to it and break down the ...

The College World Series is always filled with exciting stories, but this year seems to have some of the bigger stories in a while. Even though most of the campuses are relatively empty this time of year, students and alumni alike are beginning to root for their schools now that they have made it Omaha. From the powerhouse schools to the Cinderella stories, fans will be rooting as hard as ever for their respective teams ...

As the College World Series begins, there are some interesting matchups as well as some matchups that are not so interesting. The CWS this year features some powerhouses, such as Louisiana State University, as well as some underdogs, like Mississippi State. Here’s a look at some teams that probably won’t stick around too long because they are simply overmatched.  Mississippi State Bulldogs  The Bulldogs drew a tough matchup in the first round of the CWS. ...

And then there were eight. The field is set at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, for this weekend’s kick off to the 2013 College World Series. There are a couple of surprises among the contenders, including the presence of Indiana, a Big Ten team—the first since 1984—and the absence of a team from both Florida and Texas for the first time since 1990. Heading into the tournament there are three clear favorites among those ...

In the 2013 College World Series, several bats boast the ability to blast their team to a national title. While baseball is a team sport, one swing from one player could be the difference in an entire game. Here are the position players most likely to be the difference.  5. Dustin DeMuth Not many hitters in college baseball find contact more efficiently than DeMuth. The Indiana infielder boasts a batting average of .389 this season, ...

The San Francisco Giants didn't select any high-ranking prospects in the 2013 MLB draft. Nonetheless, two of their picks will be showcased this weekend in the College World Series. Nick Vander Tuig, SP, UCLAWith their sixth-round pick (193rd overall), the Giants selected Oakdale native Nick Vander Tuig. As a starting pitcher with UCLA in 2013, the right-hander went 12-4 with an impressive 2.37 ERA. Despite the shiny peripheral numbers, Vander Tuig—who underwent Tommy John surgery in ...

Offense might not win championships, but it sure helps.It's hard to win in the College World Series if you don't have good pitching. As the saying goes, good pitching always beats good hitting.You can't win if you don't score runs, though. Pitchers need their fair share of help, otherwise their performance is all for naught.The 2013 College World Series features plenty of talented offensive players. Teams can't make it this far if they don't get ...