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South Carolina Wins College World Series

South Carolina University finally won it’s First ever Men’s National Championship in any Sport last night.

Gamecocks Win National Championship! Merrifield’s Single Wins it in the 11th

June 29, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. – Whit Merrifield singled home Scott Wingo in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting South Carolina to a 2-1 win over UCLA, clinching the National Championship for the Gamecocks.

Wingo led off the final frame with a walk, moved to second on a passed ball, advanced to third on a bunt by Evan Marzilli and scored on Merrifield single to right.

The two starting pitchers, South Carolina’s Michael Roth and UCLA’s Rob Rasmussen locked up in a tight duel, but neither was around to figure in the decision. Roth allowed one run on six hits over 5.0 innings, while Rasmussen scattered six hits and four walks over 6.0 scoreless frames.

UCLA broke the scoreless tie with a run in the top of the fifth. Trevor Brown led off with an infield single, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Niko Gallego’s RBI single to left.

The Gamecocks finally tied the score in the bottom of eighth. Pinch-hitter Brady Thomas led off the frame with a solid single to center. Pinch-runner Robert Beary went to second on a ground out and scored when Bobby Haney’s grounder ended up in right field after being misplayed by UCLA first baseman Dean Espy and eluding second baseman Cody Regis.

Matt Price (5-1) worked three scoreless innings of relief for the win.

Jackie Bradley Jr. was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. He was joined on the All-Tournament team

The Gamecocks finish the season with a 54-16 record, while UCLA ends its campaign with a 51-17 mark.

July 15th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

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