College Baseball Top 25 Rankings
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No week has produced more movement across the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25 rankings than Week 11. Four new teams enter the top 10, and six teams moved eight or more spots in our latest update.
Three teams—Texas, UC Irvine and Alabama—turned in perfect weeks. While no teams went winless, six (Clemson, Oregon State, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, Western Kentucky and Georgia Tech) failed to produce winning weekly records.
Arizona, Georgia Tech and Western Kentucky exited the rankings while NC State, Kansas and Dallas Baptist all returned after having spent multiple weeks inside the Top 25 at various points throughout the season.
You can find our full College Baseball Top 25 below.
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1. Texas
Previous ranking: No. 1
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 37-5, 19-2 in SEC (10-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-0
Results
April 22: @ Texas State; W 14-11
April 25: Texas A&M; W 2-1
April 26: Texas A&M; W 3-2
April 27: Texas A&M; W 6-5
Upcoming
April 29: Prairie View A&M
May 1: @ No. 10 Arkansas
May 2: @ No. 10 Arkansas
May 3: @ No. 10 Arkansas
Jim Schlossnagle’s first season at Texas went from excellent to historic in Week 11. The Longhorns beat Texas State in a midweek, then swept rival Texas A&M in Austin to improve to 19-2 in the SEC, becoming just the fourth team since the conference expanded its schedule to 30 games in 1996 to reach that mark.
Freshman Adrian Rodriguez (5-for-9 with a double, home run and two RBIs) led the charge at the plate against the Aggies with help from junior Jayden Duplantier (3-for-8 with a double and RBI) and senior Kimble Schuessler (3-for-9 with a double). On the mound, righty Ruger Riojas (5.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K) and lefties Luke Harrison (6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 6 K) and Dylan Volantis (2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K, 2 saves) led the way.
The Longhorns are managing a handful of significant injuries, namely ace Jared Spencer (shoulder, out for season) and outfielder Max Belyeu (thumb, week-to-week), but it hasn’t slowed their pace. They hold a five-game lead in the SEC regular-season race. Texas will be tested again in Week 12 with a midweek home game against Prairie View A&M and weekend series at No. 10 Arkansas.
2. LSU
Previous ranking: No. 4
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 36-9, 14-7 in SEC (9-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 22: Northwestern State; L 13-3 (7)
April 25: No. 5 Tennessee; W 6-3
April 26: No. 5 Tennessee; L 9-3
April 27: No. 5 Tennessee; W 12-2 (8)
Upcoming
April 29: Southeastern Louisiana
May 2: @ Texas A&M
May 3: @ Texas A&M
May 4: @ Texas A&M
LSU returned to the top three for the first time since Week 9 after earning its highest-ranked series win of the season, taking two-of-three against then-No. 5 Tennessee, a result that eased the sting of a shocking run-rule midweek loss to Northwestern State. Ace lefthander Kade Anderson continued to boost his soaring draft stock with 11 strikeouts over 7.1 innings on Friday night, while star freshman Derek Curiel (5-for-12 with a home run, two doubles, seven RBIs) and junior slugger Jared Jones (4-for-12 with a home run, double and three RBIs) offered team-leading performances at the dish.
Including Week 12, the Tigers have spent eight weeks ranked among the top three, the second most in the nation behind only Tennessee (nine). They are virtual locks to earn a top-eight national seed, barring a stunning late collapse. LSU will host a dangerous Southeastern Louisiana squad in the midweek before facing Texas A&M in College Station.
3. North Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 3
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 33-10, 15-9 in ACC (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2
Results
April 25: @ Pittsburgh; W 15-5
April 26: @ Pittsburgh; L 4-2
April 27: @ Pittsburgh; W 6-0
Upcoming
April 29: George Mason
April 30: Queens University of Charlotte
It wasn’t overly impressive, but North Carolina handled business in Week 11. The Tar Heels won two of three against Pittsburgh to move into a three-way share of second place in the ACC. Third baseman Gavin Gallaher (5-for-12 with four home runs, a double and seven RBIs) put together a career week, highlighted by a three-homer game on Sunday. Center fielder Kane Kepley (4-for-12 with three doubles) and catcher Luke Stevenson (two-home-run game on Sunday) impressed as well. North Carolina starters Jason DeCaro, Jake Knapp and Aidan Haugh combined to allow six earned runs over 18.1 innings, led by DeCaro’s seven shutout frames on Saturday. The Tar Heels have a light week ahead with a pair of midweek contests against Atlantic 10 leader George Mason and Queens University of Charlotte.
4. Georgia
Previous ranking: No. 9
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 35-11, 12-9 in SEC (13-10 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2
Results
April 22: @ No. 2 Clemson; L 3-0
April 24: No. 11 Oklahoma; L 8-6
April 25: No. 11 Oklahoma; W 10-9
April 26: No. 11 Oklahoma; W 6-3
Upcoming
April 29: Kennesaw State
May 2: @ Missouri
May 3: @ Missouri
May 4: @ Missouri
With the help of some poll dynamics, Georgia is back in the top five after a one-week absence. The Bulldogs won their weekend series over then-No. 11 Oklahoma after getting swept by Vanderbilt the week prior. Georgia’s pitching was shaky, but shortstop Kolby Branch, third baseman Slate Alford and DH Tre Phelps combined for five home runs, two doubles and 12 RBIs to lead an offense that scored 24 runs over three weekend contests. Georgia’s pitching (4.99 staff ERA) remains a concern, but few teams have kept pace with its offense (8.8 runs per game). The Bulldogs are set to host Kennesaw State in the midweeks before traveling to Columbia to take on Missouri, which is 0-21 in SEC play.
5. Auburn
Previous ranking: No. 12
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 30-14, 11-10 in SEC (12-9 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2
Results
April 22: No. 25 Georgia Tech; W 1-0
April 25: Mississippi State; W 6-5
April 26: Mississippi State; L 12-7
April 27: Mississippi State; W 14-8
Upcoming
April 29: (Neutral site) Samford
May 2: @ No. 7 Tennessee
May 3: @ No. 7 Tennessee
May 4: @ No. 7 Tennessee
Auburn’s surge back into national relevance continued in Week 11. The Tigers picked up their 12th ranked win of the season, knocking off then-No. 25 Georgia Tech in a midweek game before taking two-of-three from a Mississippi State team pushing for a postseason bid. Auburn joined Tennessee as the only two SEC teams to win seven of their last nine league weekends dating back to last year.
Cooper McMurray finished the week with six hits, including a home run and two doubles, Chris Rembert punished a pair of home runs and ace Samuel Dutton struck out nine over six innings on Friday night. You wouldn’t know it by looking at its record, but Auburn has faced the most difficult schedule in the nation this year, significantly increasing its odds of earning a top-eight national seed on Selection Monday. The Tigers will face Samford at the Hoover Met, home of the SEC Tournament, in the midweeks before taking on No. 7 Tennessee in Knoxville.
6. Clemson
Previous ranking: No. 2
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 36-10, 13-8 in ACC (5-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-2
Results
April 22: No. 8 Georgia; W 3-0
April 24: @ NC State; L 14-4 (8)
April 25: @ NC State; L 8-3
April 26: @ NC State; L 4-1
Upcoming
May 2: @ No. 19 Florida State
May 3: @ No. 19 Florida State
May 4: @ No. 19 Florida State
After 10 weeks of dominance, Clemson finally stumbled, getting swept in Raleigh by red-hot NC State. It marked the Tigers’ first series loss of the season and their first weekend sweep in nearly a year. A midweek win over No. 8 Georgia, along with strong peripheral metrics (No. 8 RPI and a 19-10 record against Quad I and II opponents), helped prevent a more dramatic fall. Clemson will look to steady itself this weekend against No. 19 Florida State, which is also coming off a tough weekend.
7. Tennessee
Previous ranking: No. 5
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 35-9, 13-8 in SEC (9-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 22: Lipscomb; W 11-1 (7)
April 25: @ No. 4 LSU; L 6-3
April 26: @ No. 4 LSU; W 9-3
April 27: @ No. 4 LSU; L 12-2 (8)
Upcoming
April 29: Northern Kentucky
May 2: No. 5 Auburn
May 3: No. 5 Auburn
May 4: No. 5 Auburn
Tennessee leads the nation in weeks spent ranked No. 1, as well as inside the top three, but it drops to its lowest ranking of the season after losing a weekend series to then-No. 4 LSU. The Volunteers have lost three of their last four series, prompting head coach Tony Vitello to publicly urge his players to “do their job” while reiterating that he isn’t panicked about the team’s current form. The Volunteers still boast one of the most dangerous lineups and hardest-throwing pitching staffs in the country, and they’ll look to rebound this week against another top-five opponent in Auburn.
8. West Virginia
Previous ranking: No. 14
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 37-5, 16-3 Big 12 (1-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: Penn State; L 3-2
April 25: @ Central Florida; W 4-1
April 26: @ Central Florida; W 15-10
April 27: @ Central Florida; W 4-3
Upcoming
April 30: Marshall
May 2: Texas Tech
May 3: Texas Tech
May 4: Texas Tech
West Virginia has only played 17 Quad 1 and II games and doesn’t have the strongest metrics resume among teams in the top 10. But its relentless ability to win has fueled a rise from No. 22 to No. 8 over the past two weeks. After a midweek loss to Penn State, the Mountaineers responded with their fourth consecutive weekend sweep, taking all three games at Central Florida. Five different hitters (Kyle West, Brodie Kresser, Skylar King, Grant Hussey and Jace Rinehart) posted multi-hit games during the series, and Sunday starter Jack Kartsonas closed it out with a 6.2-inning, three-run performance. With three weekends remaining, West Virginia needs just four more wins to set a new program record—and could get there this week against Marshall and Texas Tech, both of which currently carry losing conference records.
9. UC Irvine
Previous ranking: No. 13
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 32-9, 19-2 in Big West (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: No. 18 UCLA; W 5-3
April 25: @ Cal Poly; W 6-4
April 26: @ Cal Poly; W 4-0
April 27: @ Cal Poly; W 10-8
Upcoming
April 29: (Neutral site) Cal State Fullerton
May 2: UC San Diego
May 3: UC San Diego
May 4: UC San Diego
UC Irvine continued its charge toward claiming the title of the nation’s top mid-major, earning a midweek win over then-No. 18 UCLA before sweeping fellow Big West contender Cal Poly on the road. Corner infielder James Castagnola homered twice and doubled during the week, while ace Riley Kelly, Saturday starter Trevor Hansen and standout reliever Ricky Ojeda combined to allow just five runs over 18.2 innings, highlighted by Hansen’s 7.2 scoreless frames. The Anteaters are trending firmly toward hosting a regional for the first time since 2009, when head coach Ben Orloff was their starting shortstop. They’ll look to keep momentum rolling this week against Cal State Fullerton and UC San Diego.
10. Arkansas
Previous ranking: No. 7
Last week: 3-2
Overall: 37-9, 14-7 in SEC (8-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 22: Arkansas-Little Rock; W 10-0 (7)
April 23: Arkansas-Little Rock; W 4-0
April 25: @ Florida; L 6-4
April 26: @ Florida; W 7-0
April 27: @ Florida; L 9-5
Upcoming
April 29: @ Missouri State
May 1: No. 1 Texas
May 2: No. 1 Texas
May 3: No. 1 Texas
Arkansas’ concerning recent trends continued in Week 11 as it dropped its weekend series at Florida, marking its third consecutive series loss and second straight against an unranked opponent. The Razorbacks’ once-reliable pitching has looked far more vulnerable during that stretch, including in Gainesville where they surrendered seven and nine runs in their two losses. Snapping the skid won’t get any easier this week, with a road trip to Missouri State—who already beat them in March—followed by a massive home series against No. 1 Texas.
11. Coastal Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 16
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 33-11, 17-4 in Sun Belt (2-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: @ College of Charleston; L 4-2
April 25: @ James Madison; W 9-2 (11)
April 26: @ James Madison; 14-4 (7)
April 27: @ James Madison; W 8-4
Upcoming
April 29: @ UNC Greensboro
May 2: Appalachian State
May 3: Appalachian State
May 4: Appalachian State
Winners of 10 of their last 12, Coastal Carolina has emerged as a metrics darling, boasting the No. 13 RPI and 21 wins across Quad I-III opponents. The Chanticleers sit atop the Sun Belt standings with a two-game cushion over Southern Miss and strengthened their grip last week with a weekend sweep of James Madison. Catcher Caden Bodine, shortstop Ty Dooley, and second baseman Blake Barthol headlined a powerful offensive showing that included a pair of run-rule wins, while ace Jacob Morrison and the bullpen delivered strong outings. On its current trajectory, Coastal is positioned to host a regional for the first time since 2023 and third time since 2010, but it’ll need to avoid missteps the rest of the way, starting this week against UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State.
12. Oregon
Previous ranking: No. 20
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 30-12, 14-7 in Big Ten (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: Portland; L 10-9
April 25: No. 6 Oregon State; W 4-2
April 26: No. 6 Oregon State; W 13-1
April 27: No. 6 Oregon State; W 3-2
Upcoming
April 29: @ No. 16 Oregon State
May 2: @ Michigan State
May 3: @ Michigan State
May 4: @ Michigan State
Oregon’s move to the Big Ten has limited its chances for statement wins. That made last weekend’s rivalry series against Oregon State all the more critical, and the Ducks delivered. Oregon swept the then-No. 6 Beavers, outscoring them 20-5 to earn its first head-to-head series sweep since 2021. Center fielder Mason Neville continued his standout season with his nation-leading 20th and 21st home runs, while ace Grayson Grinsell set the tone with seven strong innings on Friday. After a 7-7 stretch over the Ducks’ previous 14 games, head coach Mark Wasikowski expressed optimism that his team’s sweep would provide a jumpstart heading into a midweek rematch at No. 16 Oregon State and a road series at Michigan State.
13. Ole Miss
Previous ranking: No. 22
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 31-13, 12-9 in SEC (8-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 22: (Neutral site) Mississippi State; W 8-7
April 25: No. 8 Vanderbilt; W 8-3
April 26: No. 8 Vanderbilt; W 7-1
April 27: No. 8 Vanderbilt; L 13-0 (7)
Upcoming
April 29: Austin Peay
May 2: @ No. 21 Oklahoma
May 3: @ No. 21 Oklahoma
May 4: @ No. 21 Oklahoma
Ole Miss bounced back from last weekend’s series loss at South Carolina with an impressive 3-1 week that included a rivalry win over Mississippi State and a series victory over then-No. 8 Vanderbilt. In Tuesday’s midweek game, the Rebels erased a two-run, ninth inning deficit thanks to an Austin Fawley two-run home run before Will Furniss came through with a walk-off single in the 10th inning. It was a well-rounded effort on both sides of the baseball this weekend for the Rebs who saw four different players hit a home run, but the biggest story was their starting pitching. Hunter Elliott set the tone of Friday and allowed one run on just two hits, while on Saturday Riley Maddox allowed only one run across seven stellar innings. A difficult week awaits Ole Miss who has a tricky midweek matchup against Austin Peay and a tough series at No. 21 Oklahoma.
14. Vanderbilt
Previous ranking: No. 8
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 31-13, 12-9 in SEC (6-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-5
Results
April 22: Middle Tennessee; L 5-3
April 25: @ No. 22 Ole Miss; L 8-3
April 26: @ No. 22 Ole Miss; L 7-1
April 27: @ No. 22 Ole Miss; W 13-0 (7)
Upcoming
April 29: Indiana State
May 2: No. 23 Alabama
May 3: No. 23 Alabama
May 4: No. 23 Alabama
It was a week to forget for Vanderbilt, which followed up its upset loss to Middle Tennessee with a series loss at then-No. 22 Ole Miss. Between Friday and Saturday, the Commodores’ bats were able to muster just four runs on 10 total hits before salvaging the series with a commanding 13-0 win. In Sunday’s finale, all nine Vanderbilt starters registered at least one hit and seven different drove in at least one run. Connor Fennell was undoubtedly their player of the weekend after striking out out a season-high 12 across seven shutout innings. Vanderbilt returns home this week where it will take on Indiana State and No. 23 Alabama.
15. Troy
Previous ranking: No. 15
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 31-13, 14-7 in Sun Belt (1-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-0
Results
April 22: @ Alabama State; W 12-10
April 25: Texas State; W 3-2 (10)
April 26: Texas State; W 9-4
April 27: Texas State; L 14-3 (7)
Upcoming
April 29: Jacksonville State
May 2: @ South Alabama
May 3: @ South Alabama
May 4: @ South Alabama
Troy kept on rolling and notched its 11th-straight series victory. The Trojans on Friday won in thrilling fashion, as Houston Markham was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning. On Saturday, they exploded for nine runs in the first two innings en route to a convincing series-clinching victory. Blake Cavill and Steven Meier paced the offense with three RBIs apiece, while Grayson Stewart on Saturday struck out seven and didn’t allow an earned run in his seven innings of relief. Troy this week will host Jacksonville State before hitting the road for a series at South Alabama.
16. Oregon State
Previous ranking: No. 6
Last week: 2-3
Overall: 32-10 (5-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 21: Gonzaga; W 4-3 (12)
April 22: Gonzaga; W 8-3
April 25: @ No. 20 Oregon; L 4-2
April 26: @ No. 20 Oregon; L 13-1
April 27: @ No. 20 Oregon; L 3-2
Upcoming
April 29: No. 12 Oregon
May 2: @ Hawaii
May 3: @ Hawaii
May 4: @ Hawaii
May 5: @ Hawaii
Oregon State swept Gonzaga in the midweek, but rival Oregon returned the favor over the weekend. In Monday’s 12-inning affair, Easton Tait delivered a walk-off RBI groundout, while the following day the dynamic duo of Aiva Arquette and Gavin Turley combined to drive in five runs. The Beavers this weekend scored first on both Friday and Sunday, but their bats were held in check and they struggled to string hits together. Lefthander Ethan Kleinschmit was the biggest bright spot, as across six innings he notched a season-high 12 strikeouts. This week, Oregon State welcomes No. 12 Oregon to Corvallis before a difficult road series at Hawaii.
17. Louisville
Previous ranking: No. 19
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 30-13, 12-9 in ACC (8-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 22: @ Kentucky; L 17-5 (7)
April 25: No. 10 Florida State; L 10-2
April 26: No. 10 Florida State; W 9-4
April 27: No. 10 Florida State; W 14-2 (7)
Upcoming
April 29: Eastern Kentucky
May 1: @ Notre Dame
May 2: @ Notre Dame
May 3: @ Notre Dame
Following a pair of convincing losses early in the week, Louisville responded with two-straight wins to secure a big-time series victory over then-No. 10 Florida State. The Cardinals on Saturday erased a 4-0 deficit by scoring nine straight runs between the fifth and eighth innings, while in Sunday’s finale a five-run first inning was all the offense they would need. Five different Cardinals hitters drove in multiple runs, but Lucas Moore—who on Sunday put the exclamation point on the weekend with a “walk-off” grand slam—led the way with seven RBIs. Louisville’s bullpen was excellent, and between Saturday and Sunday a quartet of Cardinals arms combined to throw 9.1 shutout innings. A more forgiving week lies ahead for Louisville, who hosts Eastern Kentucky before its series at Notre Dame.
18. NC State
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 3-0
Overall: 30-12, 15-6 in ACC (4-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2
Results
April 24: No. 2 Clemson; W 14-4 (8)
April 25: No. 2 Clemson; W 8-3
April 26: No. 2 Clemson; W 4-1
Upcoming
April 29: UNCW
May 2: @ Miami
May 3: @ Miami
May 4: @ Miami
NC State skyrockets inside the top 20 following its impressive sweep of then-No. 2 Clemson. The Wolfpack was firing on all cylinders and received a plethora of key contributions on both sides of the baseball. Brayden Fraasman went 9-for-13—including 5-for-5 on Thursday—with two home runs and seven RBIs, while Alex Sosa also blasted two home runs. Freshman Anderson Nance was stellar in relief and struck out seven in four shutout innings, but southpaw Ryan Marohn on Saturday turned in one of the most impressive starts of the weekend to the tune of one run across eight innings. NC State this week hosts UNCW before a tough road series at red-hot Miami.
19. Florida State
Previous ranking: No. 10
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 31-9, 12-6 in ACC (3-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 22: Stetson; W 11-6
April 25: @ No. 19 Louisville; W 10-2
April 26: @ No. 19 Louisville; L 9-4
April 27: @ No. 19 Louisville; L 14-2 (7)
Upcoming
May 2: No. 6 Clemson
May 3: No. 6 Clemson
May 4: No. 6 Clemson
Florida State appeared to be on its way to its second-straight series victory, but after taking a 4-0 lead on Friday it was outscored by a combined margin of 23-2 en route to a series loss. Potential top-five overall pick Jamie Arnold allowed only two runs and struck out 11 across 7.2 innings, but he was the lone bright spot on the pitching staff this weekend. Alex Lodise paced the offense and went 7-for-12 with a home run and six RBIs, while Myles Bailey, Drew Faurot and Cal Fisher also drove in multiple runs. Getting back on track will be easier said than done, though, as this weekend the Seminoles host No. 6 Clemson.
20. UCLA
Previous ranking: No. 18
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 32-11, 16-5 in Big Ten (2-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: @ No. 13 UC Irvine; L 5-3 (10)
April 25: Penn State; W 7-6
April 26: Penn State; W 9-1
April 27: Penn State; W 6-3
Upcoming
April 29: @ Loyola Marymount
May 2: @ Southern California
May 3: @ Southern California
May 4: @ Southern California
UCLA flushed its midweek loss at then-No. 13 UC Irvine by picking up a sweep of Penn State. The Bruins on Friday surrendered four runs in the top-half of the ninth inning, but they scored two of their own in the bottom of the inning to earn a walk-off victory. Saturday and Sunday’s game were much less stressful, however, and UCLA cruised to a pair of comfortable wins. Outfielder AJ Salgado and star sophomore Roch Cholowsky led the offense with seven and six RBIs, respectively, while Michael Barnett on Saturday spun six shutout innings. The Bruins will spend this week on the road and take on in-state rivals Loyola Marymount and Southern California.
21. Oklahoma
Previous ranking: No. 11
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 30-13, 11-10 in SEC (6-9 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 22: Oral Roberts; L 5-3
April 24: @ No. 9 Georgia; W 8-6
April 25: @ No. 9 Georgia; L 10-9
April 26: @ No. 9 Georgia; L 6-3
Upcoming
April 29: Wichita State
May 2: No. 13 Ole Miss
May 3: No. 13 Ole Miss
May 4: No. 13 Ole Miss
Oklahoma took a step back this week, as it dropped both its midweek game against Oral Roberts and its series at Georgia. The Sooners began their weekend with a hard-fought win in which they weathered a valiant comeback effort by the Bulldogs, but on Friday they couldn’t overcome an early six-run deficit. In Saturday’s rubber game, Oklahoma jumped out to an early 2-0 lead but a costly error in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the difference-maker. Dayton Tockey—who exited Thursday’s game with an injury—went 4-for-4 with five RBIs and two home runs, while the Witherspoon twins—Kyson and Malachi—combined to allow just two earned runs across 13 total innings. The Sooners this week host Wichita State before an important series against No. 13 Ole Miss.
22. TCU
Previous ranking: No. 22
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 31-13, 14-7 Big 12 (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-4
Results
April 25: Baylor; W 7-2 (8)
April 26: Baylor; W 8-4 (8)
April 27: Baylor; L 6-3
Upcoming
April 29: UT Arlington
May 2: @ Arizona
May 3: @ Arizona
April 4: @ Arizona
TCU bounced back from last weekend’s series loss at Central Florida by taking two-of-three from Baylor. The Horned Frogs didn’t trail once in either Friday or Saturday’s game, and it was a complete effort on both sides of the baseball. Noah Franco’s five RBIs led the offense, but the duo of Tommy LaPour (8.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 K) and Caedmon Parker (6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K) dazzled in their respective starts. Following a midweek matchup against UT Arlington, TCU hits the road for a tough series at Arizona.
23. Alabama
Previous ranking: No. 23
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 35-10, 12-9 in SEC (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-4
Results
April 22: @ Samford; W 11-7
April 24: Missouri; W 7-5
April 25: Missouri; W 7-3 (7)
April 26: Missouri; W 12-1 (7)
Upcoming
May 2: @ No. 14 Vanderbilt
May 3: @ No. 14 Vanderbilt
May 4: @ No. 14 Vanderbilt
Outside of a slow start in the series-opener against Missouri, Alabama largely cruised to a 4-0 week in which it averaged over nine runs per game. Seven different Crimson Tide hitters drove in multiple runs, while both Riley Quick (5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K) and Zane Adams (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) turned in excellent starts. Alabama this week has a far more difficult series at No. 14 Vanderbilt.
24. Kansas
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 35-10, 15-6 in Big 12 (0-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2
Results
April 22: @ Nebraska; W 4-0
April 25: @ Utah; W 2-0
April 26: @ Utah; W 12-5
April 27: @ Utah; W 12-11
Upcoming
April 29: Missouri
May 2: Cincinnati
May 3: Cincinnati
May 4: Cincinnati
Kansas re-joins the top 25 after a perfect week headlined by a sweep of Utah. The Jayhawks began the week with back-to-back shutouts. On Tuesday, six different pitchers held Nebraska to just four hits, while on Friday prized sophomore Dominic Voegele struck out five, walked none and allowed six hits—all of which were singles—across 8.2 shutout innings. In Sunday’s series finale, Sawyer Smith in the top of the eighth hit the game-winning grand slam. Smith’s home run was the biggest individual swing of the weekend, but eight different Jayhawks hitters drove in multiple runs. Following a week on the road, Kansas returns home to take on Missouri and Cincinnati.
25. Dallas Baptist
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 30-13, 13-5 in Conference USA (3-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-1
Results
April 22: @ Oklahoma State; L 16-4
April 25: @ Louisiana Tech; W 16-15 (12)
April 26: @ Louisiana Tech; L 10-3
April 27: @ Louisiana Tech; W 5-0
Upcoming
April 30: Abilene Christian
May 2: Florida International
May 3: Florida International
May 4: Florida International
Dallas Baptist also re-joins the top 25 following its road series win over always-tough Louisiana Tech. Friday’s game was wild. DBU erased an early 8-2 deficit and eventually took a 15-11 lead in the 10th inning on an Adam Berghult grand slam. However, the Bulldogs responded with a grand slam to tie the game at 15 in the bottom half of the inning. After a key shutout inning by Zach Todd, Michael Dattalo in the top of 12th delivered what ended up being the game-winning RBI single. In Sunday’s rubber game, Nathan Humphreys went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBIs, while the duo of Ryan Borberg (7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K) and Jerrod Jenkins (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K) combined for the shutout. This week, Dallas Baptist hosts Abilene Christian before a tricky series against Florida International.
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