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• Florida Gators rode a hot start, scoring all 13 runs in the first four innings to beat No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs 13-7 on April 12, 2026, securing the series win. • Hayden Yost hit two home runs while Ethan Surowiec drove in five RBI and hit a homer for the Gators. • The victory improves Florida to 7-1 against top-10 teams and 6-1 vs. top-five foes, marking their ninth win in last 11 SEC series.

• No. 3 ranked Oklahoma (36-3, 9-1 SEC) dominated Kentucky (22-17, 1-12 SEC) with a 10-2 victory at home in Norman, utilizing seven two-out runs and two long balls to secure the win. • Oklahoma's aggressive two-out hitting strategy proved effective, with the team capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the game against Kentucky's struggling SEC squad. • The victory extends Oklahoma's strong 2026 season as a top-3 national contender, maintaining their position as one of the SEC's elite baseball programs.

• The No. 4-ranked University of Georgia baseball team overcame a hitless start through four innings to beat Georgia State 14-9 at Foley Field on Tuesday. • Georgia exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, securing the comeback victory after trailing earlier in the game. • The Bulldogs, known for one of the nation's most potent offenses, demonstrated their resilience in the high-scoring contest.

• Auburn faces Georgia Tech in a college baseball matchup scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on March 31, airing on ESPN2. • This regular season conference game is part of the early-season college baseball schedule. • The contest provides both SEC and ACC programs an opportunity to build their résumés ahead of the postseason.

• The United States defeated the Dominican Republic in a 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal, with Roman Anthony hitting the go-ahead home run to secure advancement to Tuesday's championship game. • The American roster, led by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and featuring stars Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge, will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in the title game. • This marks the USA's third straight World Baseball Classic title game appearance after winning in 2017 and losing to Shohei Ohtani's Japan in 2023.

• The 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals continue Monday with Venezuela taking on Italy in Miami, airing at 8 p.m. ET on FS1. • This marks a significant matchup in the international baseball tournament, with both nations competing for a spot in the championship game. • The World Baseball Classic represents one of the premier international baseball competitions, attracting top talent from around the globe.

• The U.S. meets the Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC semifinals on March 15 at 8 p.m. ET at loanDepot park in Miami, after advancing with a 5-3 win over Canada. • U.S. boasts a red-hot offense with 40 runs in their last 5 games (wins over Canada 5-3, Mexico 5-3, Greece 9-1, Brazil 15-5; loss to Italy 8-6); leaders include Brice Turang (.467 AVG), Aaron Judge (2 HR). • Dominican Republic counters with strong pitching (3.40 team ERA, .184 opponent AVG); Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads at .500 AVG; U.S. favored at -141 odds, total runs over/under 8.5.

The United States defeated Canada 5-3 on Friday night in Houston to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, rebounding from a shocking 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play that had threatened their tournament survival. Aaron Judge doubled while Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each contributed two hits in the victory, with the team demonstrating renewed focus after manager Mark DeRosa's premature comments about advancing had drawn criticism. The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in Sunday's semifinal in Miami, with Paul Skenes starting against Luis Severino in what Manager DeRosa called "one of the best games of all time." This marks the team's third straight appearance in the WBC semifinals and fourth overall.

The United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night in Houston to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with Aaron Judge doubling and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each recording two hits. The Americans rebounded after an earlier 8-6 loss to Italy in pool play that had left them needing assistance to reach this stage, marking their third consecutive appearance in the WBC semifinals and fourth overall. The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in a semifinal matchup on Sunday in Miami, with Paul Skenes scheduled to start against Luis Severino. This victory continues the U.S. team's strong international performance, following the American hockey team's 2-1 overtime gold medal win against Canada at the Milan Olympics last month.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals pit the U.S. against Canada at 8 p.m. ET in Houston on FOX, following Korea vs. Dominican Republic at 6:30 p.m. on FS2 in Miami. This matchup highlights top international talent with U.S. stars facing Canadian rivals in a high-stakes elimination game. The tournament's progression captivates U.S. fans amid MLB spring training, boosting baseball excitement ahead of the season. Winners advance toward the semifinals in the coming days.

Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 8-5 in ACC college baseball action at 8 p.m. ET on ACCN, with Tigers' pitcher striking out 12. Georgia Tech rallied late but stranded runners in scoring position. This win boosts Clemson's record to 15-3. Regional implications rise with NCAA regionals approaching in late May.

Dominican Republic leads South Korea 4-2 midway through the 2026 WBC quarterfinal at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 in Miami, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homering early. Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch in potential U.S. matchup if DR advances. This international clash draws 2.8 million U.S. viewers, per Nielsen. Semifinals set for Sunday in Los Angeles.