Canucks take on NCAA DI Super Regionals!
Who's singing O Canada at the CWS?
June 7, 2024 by @CollegeBaseba12
Who's singing O Canada at the CWS?
June 7, 2024 by @CollegeBaseba12
The Road to Omaha: Super Regionals Begin
The excitement is palpable as the NCAA DI Super Regionals kick off today. Sixteen top-notch teams are vying for a coveted spot in the College World Series, and it's not just American talent that's making waves. Canadian players are leaving their mark on ten of these squads, adding an international flavor to the tournament.
From Kelowna to Halifax, these players represent the breadth of Canada's baseball talent. They'll be showcasing their skills across eight brackets, each a best-of-three series. The winners? They'll punch their tickets to the hallowed grounds of Omaha for the College World Series. Let's dive into the brackets featuring Canadians.
Knoxville Bracket: Tennessee's Villeneuve Aims High
The top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (53-11) host #16 Evansville Purple Aces (38-24) in a clash of Canadian talent. Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, QC) brings power to Tennessee's lineup with a .287 average, 5 homers, and 22 RBIs. For Evansville, infielder Brodie Peart (Markham, ON) contributes with a .267 average and 17 RBIs.
Lexington Bracket: Kentucky's Pitre vs. Oregon State's McDowell
#2 Kentucky Wildcats (43-14) face #10 Oregon State Beavers (45-14). Kentucky's Émilien Pitre (Repentigny, QC) is a force, ranking tied-9th among Canadians with 9 homers, plus 54 RBIs and 24 steals. Oregon State counters with Micah McDowell (Halifax, NS), ranking 3rd in OPS with a stellar .403 average, 6 homers, and 33 RBIs.
Athens Bracket: Georgia's Gillespie Takes the Mound
#6 Georgia Bulldogs (42-15) clash with #8 NC State Wolfpack (36-20). Georgia's Blake Gillespie (Lucan, ON) provides pitching depth with 7.1 innings and 8 strikeouts.
Charlottesville Bracket: Kansas State's Canadian Duo
#11 Kansas State Wildcats (35-24) challenge #9 Virginia Cavaliers (44-15). K-State boasts two Canadians: Jaden Parsons (Kelowna, BC) hitting .308 with 2 homers, and Raphael Pelletier (Mascouche, QC), tied-9th with 9 homers.
Chapel Hill Bracket: White Powers West Virginia
#15 West Virginia Mountaineers (36-22) face #5 North Carolina Tar Heels (45-14). WVU's Sam White (Aurora, ON) is a powerhouse, tied-5th among Canadians with 10 homers, a .309 average, and 42 RBIs.
Bryan-College Station Bracket: Oregon's Pitching Pair
#14 Oregon Ducks (40-18) challenge #3 Texas A&M Aggies (47-13). Oregon's Matthew Grabmann (Dartmouth, NS) is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA, while Turner Spoljaric (Lisle, ON) has pitched 11.2 innings with 6 Ks.
Super Regionals Schedule
Friday, June 7, 2024
- 🇨🇦 Evansville (Peart) vs. Tennessee (Villeneuve)
- 🇨🇦 Kansas St. (Parsons, Pelletier) vs. Virginia
- 🇨🇦 West Virginia (White) vs. North Carolina
Saturday, June 8, 2024
- 🇨🇦 Evansville (Peart) vs. Tennessee (Villeneuve)
- 🇨🇦 Oregon (Grabmann, Spoljaric) vs. Texas A&M
- 🇨🇦 Kansas St. (Parsons, Pelletier) vs. Virginia
- 🇨🇦 Oregon St. (McDowell) vs. Kentucky (Pitre)
- 🇨🇦 West Virginia (White) vs. North Carolina
Sunday, June 9, 2024
- 🇨🇦 Georgia (Gillespie) vs. NC State
- 🇨🇦 Texas A&M vs. Oregon (Grabmann, Spoljaric)
- 🇨🇦 Kentucky (Pitre) vs. Oregon St. (McDowell)
Cheering for Canada
As these talented Canadians step onto the diamond, they carry not just their team's hopes but the pride of their hometowns. Whether it's McDowell's hot bat, White's power, or Pitre's all-around game, these players prove that baseball excellence knows no borders.
To all the players, coaches, and fans: best of luck in the Super Regionals. May the games be thrilling, the plays spectacular, and the sportsmanship exemplary. And to our Canadian stars: you've already made your country proud. Now, let's see who'll be singing "O Canada" in Omaha!
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