CSF Survives to Eliminate #1 Seed Clemson

Rice to Face Oregon State
By Mark Anderson

Cal State Fullerton not only showed resilience today—they sent the top ranked seed in the CWS packing as CSF came back and won by a score of 7-6. David Cooper’s fifth hit of the game climaxed the comeback for CSF and gave them the victory over the Clemson Tigers. The win matches the number three seed in the CWS tournament against a pitching rich North Carolina team. If CSF does not win against North Carolina, they will be eliminated and North Carolina will advance to a best of three series for the final weekend of the season. That game will be the early game on Wednesday.

In the other elimination game of the day, Oregon State jumped out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back as they move on to face Rice on Wednesday. Mike Stutes turned in a sterling effort, not giving up a hit until the fifth. He ended up pitching 6 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and one run on a LOOOONG homerun by Dennis Raben that had a movie, a stewardess, and a seven-course meal on board as well. If you weren’t tuned in to see that home run, or didn’t get whiplash in the stands watching that majestic shot, trust me, you will see it again if you check out Sportscenter on ESPN. The Beavers will face the Owls in Wednesday’s late game in a win or go home game as well.