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NJCAA DII World Series Semifinal Showdown: St. John's River State Vikings vs. LSU Eunice Bengals
Good luck: Liam Watt (Burlington, ON), Nathan Gagnon (Otterburn Park, QC)
May 31, 2024 by @CollegeBaseba12

NJCAA DII World Series Semifinal Showdown: St. John's River State Vikings vs. LSU Eunice Bengals

Date: May 31, 2024

Location: David Allen Memorial Ballpark, Enid, OK

The stage is set for a thrilling semifinal rematch in the NJCAA DII World Series as the St. John's River State Vikings face off against the LSU Eunice Bengals. The winner of today's high-stakes game will advance to the championship game tomorrow.

Yesterday's Clash

In an intense game yesterday, St. John's River State narrowly avoided elimination by defeating LSU Eunice 8-7. This victory allowed the Vikings to stay alive in the tournament and set up today's exciting rematch.

Key Players to Watch

Both teams feature standout Canadian players who have made significant contributions throughout the season and the tournament.

Nathan Gagnon - St. John's River State Vikings

Season Stats:

  • Games Played: 64
  • Batting Average: .362
  • Hits: 79 (6 HR, 4 triples, 17 doubles)
  • RBIs: 38
  • Runs: 73
  • Stolen Bases: 9
  • Ranking: Tied for 5th in Canadian Homers in NJCAA Div-II

Tournament Stats:

  • May 25: 1 hit, 1 stolen base vs. Westchester
  • May 26: 2 runs, 2 hits (home run #6, double), 2 RBIs vs. Heartland

Liam Watt - LSU Eunice Bengals

Season Stats:

  • Appearances: 19
  • Win-Loss Record: 6-2
  • Innings Pitched: 63.2
  • Strikeouts: 71
  • ERA: 2.97
  • Ranking: #1 in Canadian Wins in NJCAA Div-II

Tournament Stats:

  • May 28: Win #6 Relief (strong) - 2.2 IP, 1 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 0 ER vs. St. John's River State

Good Luck!

As we gear up for today's game, we wish Nathan Gagnon and Liam Watt the best of luck. Their performances have been nothing short of spectacular, and we look forward to seeing them shine on the field once again.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable game as the Vikings and Bengals battle for a spot in the NJCAA DII World Series Championship.

By CollegeBaseba12, text with the assistance from ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI., May 31, 2024

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