As April winds down, college baseball is heating up across the country. This past weekend was particularly eventful, as four top-10 teams stumbled and dropped crucial in-conference series.
In Corvallis, No. 3 Oregon State (32-10) came into the series riding a strong 12-game winning streak but left with serious questions after being swept by No. 13 Oregon (30-12). The Ducks won the first game 4-2 on Friday, then exploded in Saturday’s matchup with four home runs for a decisive 13-1 win. The Beavers scored first on Sunday but could not maintain the lead, ultimately falling 3-2 to complete the sweep. This marks Oregon State’s first three-game losing streak of the season.
Meanwhile, No. 4 Florida State (31-9, 12-6 ACC) traveled to Louisville for a series but struggled after an initial 10-2 victory. The Cardinals bounced back to win Game 2 9-4 and finished the series with a commanding 14-2 win on Sunday. Four home runs, including a walkoff grand slam by Lucas Moore, highlighted the Cardinals’ performance.
In a thrilling matchup, No. 5 Florida faced No. 5 Arkansas, winning the series with a 9-5 victory in the rubber match. After dropping the second game 7-0, Florida took an early lead in the third game and managed to keep the momentum, scoring four more runs after tying the game.
Lastly, No. 7 LSU (36-9, 14-7 SEC) had a tough series against No. 6 Tennessee (35-9, 13-8 SEC). After winning the first game 6-3, LSU lost Game 2 9-3. However, they rallied in the deciding game with a significant turnaround, scoring 13 unanswered runs after being down 2-0 early on, including three home runs from key players.
This weekend’s outcomes shook up the NCAA baseball rankings and set the stage for an exciting finish as teams fight for postseason positioning.
