
Vols (Villeneuve), Wildcats (Pitre) punch tickets to College World Series
June 10, 2024 by @CollegeBaseba12
June 10, 2024 - By Claude, using data organized by CollegeBaseba12 for Canadians in US College Baseball
As the NCAA DI Super Regionals come to a thrilling conclusion, we celebrate the achievements of Canadian players who have left their mark on this prestigious tournament. From historic firsts to individual brilliance, our northern talents have shone brightly on the diamond.
The Tennessee Volunteers, featuring Robin Villeneuve (Gatineau, QC), are Omaha bound for the third time in four years. Villeneuve's consistent performance, batting .287 with 23 hits (5 homers) and 22 RBIs, has been a key factor in the Vols' success. They sealed their spot with a commanding 12-1 victory over Evansville.
Making history are the Kentucky Wildcats with Emilien Pitre (Repentigny, QC). In a nail-biting 3-2 win over Oregon State, they secured the program's first-ever College World Series bid. Pitre's impressive season stats - .303 average, 9 homers (tied for 9th among Canadians), and 24 stolen bases - underscore his value to this groundbreaking Wildcats team.
All roads lead to Athens, Georgia, where Blake Gillespie (Lucan, ON) and the Georgia Bulldogs face a do-or-die game against NC State. With 7.1 innings pitched and 8 strikeouts this season, Gillespie could play a pivotal role. A win catapults the Bulldogs to the College World Series; a loss ends their journey. Don't miss the 7:06 p.m. first pitch on ESPN.
The Georgia Bulldogs, with Gillespie, kept their dreams alive by dominating NC State 11-2. This sets up today's dramatic finale.
Turner Spoljaric (Lisle, ON) showed grit in a tough 15-9 loss for the Oregon Ducks against Texas A&M. Spoljaric pitched 1.1 innings, allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1.
Despite a valiant ninth-inning rally, the Oregon State Beavers led by Micah McDowell (Halifax, NS) fell short 3-2 against Kentucky. McDowell ends an outstanding season ranked 3rd in OPS among Canadian NCAA D-I players, with a .403 average and 52 hits.
We salute the teams with Canadian players whose tournaments have ended:
As we turn our attention to the Georgia Bulldogs' decisive game, we celebrate the indomitable spirit of Canadian baseball talent. Whether advancing to Omaha or ending honorable campaigns, these players have made their mark on the 2024 NCAA DI Super Regionals. Play ball!
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