TIGERS AT THE 'BLATT

The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the LSU nine that day;
The team had lost the night before, forcing a decisive game to play.
The Tigers scored four quick runs, then Texas did the same,
The Longhorn rally nearly silenced the gold clan fans who came to see the game.

Yet few left their seats in despair. They had faith the best
Was still to come from those with “Tigers” across their chest;
They chanted, “Geaux Tigers!”. The loyal fans knew that
Their beloved team would soon prevail, their mascot an oversized cat. (Continued...)

DON'T GO WEST JUNG-MANN
Despite Junggman's stats this season Texas Coach Auggie Garrido's decision to go with him as the game two starter was actually one that could be second guessed going into the contest. The night before in game one of the best-of-three showdown, Junggman couldn't find the strikezone when he made an appearance in relief. (Continued...)

2009 ALL PING!BASEBALL FRESHMAN TEAMS
Rice was a series win away from returning to Omaha, falling just short when they were elminiated by LSU in the Super Regionals. Had the Owls not had Anthony Rendon, Ping!Baseball's choice for Freshman Player of the Year, they may not have made it that far. The first year phenom batted .388 with 20 homeruns and 72 RBI and was a finalist for both the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award.

View Anthony's stats and the complete listing of the 2009 All Ping!Baseball Freshman Teams.