June 7, 2024
This article is generated by Claude, using data organized by CollegeBaseba12 for Canadians in US College Baseball.
In a commanding performance at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, the #2 Tampa Spartans defeated the #3 Catawba Chiefs 7-2 yesterday. This victory puts the Spartans just one win away from claiming the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship.
Tampa, now with an unblemished 3-0 record in the tournament, will face the winner of today's elimination game between #8 Angelo State Rams and #5 Indiana (PA) Crimson Hawks. The championship final is set for Saturday, June 8. Tampa's undefeated run gives them a significant advantage, needing just one win to secure the title. Their opponent, however, will need to win twice on Saturday to dethrone the Spartans.
Despite their teams being eliminated, we want to congratulate the Canadian players who showcased their talents in this prestigious tournament. Bennett Rogers (Toronto, ON) and Ryan O'Born (Toronto, ON) of the UIndy Greyhounds, and Adamo Stornello (Montreal, QC) of the Central Missouri Mules, all represented Canada with pride.
Stornello, a catcher for Central Missouri, had an impressive season, batting .379 in 22 games with 22 hits (including 1 home run and 3 doubles), 14 RBIs, 9 runs, and 2 stolen bases. On the mound, Bennett Rogers pitched 4.2 innings over 4 appearances for UIndy, striking out 7 batters.
A special shout-out goes to Drew Howard (Whitby, ON), a right-handed pitcher for the Tampa Spartans. Howard's regular season performance was stellar, ranking 5th among Canadian pitchers in NCAA DII with 3 saves. In 14 appearances, he pitched 15.2 innings, striking out 14 batters with an impressive 3.45 ERA. His contributions have been crucial to Tampa's success.
As we eagerly await Saturday's championship games, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Tampa Spartans and their Canadian star, Drew Howard, for their outstanding performance. Their journey from the Championship Regional Bracket to the brink of a national title has been nothing short of remarkable.
Stay tuned for our coverage of the NCAA DII Baseball Championship finals on Saturday, June 8. Will Tampa secure the title with one more win, or will their opponent force a decisive second game? The drama unfolds at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.
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