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UNCW looking to emerge from ACC's shadow (AP)

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:55:42 PDT

The long shadow of the Atlantic Coast Conference seemingly stretches all the way to the coastal North Carolina city where for years UNC Wilmington's proud baseball program lurked under the radar. Maybe all the Seahawks needed to begin emerging from that darkness was a season-long power surge. "We really didn't feel like this club would have this much power," coach Mark Scalf said Thursday.

Georgia's Fields saved best for last (AP)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:07:45 PDT

This was just what the Atlanta Braves envisioned a year ago. Well, almost. Joshua Fields was dominant on the mound at Turner Field on Tuesday night, throwing fastballs clocked at 97 mph and striking out two batters in the ninth inning for another save. Such outings prompted the Braves to select Fields in the second round of the draft last June.

Columbia excited about first NCAA appearance in 32 years (AP)

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:17:06 PDT

Brett Boretti has been busy reading and responding to tons of e-mails during the past week. With each visit to his crowded inbox, the Columbia University baseball coach further realizes the magnitude of leading the Lions to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 32 years. "The alums have really grabbed hold of this and run with it and the e-mails have been really flooding in," Boretti said.

Bench-clearing brawl in JUCO tourney leads to double forfeit (AP)

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:04:39 PDT

A bench-clearing brawl in a junior college tournament Tuesday night ended with umpires ejecting every player and declaring a double forfeit that ended the season for both schools. Weatherford College and New Mexico Junior College emptied its benches in the sixth when a skirmish at second base set off a mele with thrown punches and tangled players.

Florida State's Posey plays 9 positions (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:37:21 PDT

Buster Posey was all over the field for Florida State. The Seminoles catcher played all nine defensive positions -- and hit a grand slam -- in a 10-0 seven-inning victory over Savannah State on Monday. Posey, a junior who's expected to be a high pick in the major league baseball draft in June, became the fourth Seminoles player under coach Mike Martin to play all nine positions.

Speedy Fordham leads NCAA in stolen bases (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:20:10 PDT

Nick Restaino has a bunch of thieves on his Fordham baseball team. They don't think twice about stealing, and the Rams coach wholeheartedly encourages all the pilfering. "We've got guys who can run and really steal bases," Restaino said. "And speed kills in sports, right?" It sure does, and it also can help you win ballgames.

Bucknell's Buursma a double threat for Bison (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:05:41 PDT

Jason Buursma pitches, hits, plays all over the field and even runs the game music for Bucknell's baseball team. Name the task and he's handled it as the Bison's do-it-all star. "I just like to play," the senior pitcher and outfielder said. "I like to be out there. Put me anyplace and I'm happy." And it shows.

Georgia Tech player died of morphine toxicity (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:26:50 PDT

A Georgia Tech pitcher died last month from an accidental drug overdose, the medical examiner's office said Monday, but it has not been determined if heroin was involved. Michael Hutts, a 21-year-old pitcher for the Yellow Jackets, was the victim of accidental morphine toxicity, according to a statement from Fulton County's chief medical examiner, Randy Hanzlick.