The #16-seeded California Golden Bears are moving on to the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship tournament to face #1 seed Georgia Tech after upsetting the #8 seed Wake Forest 14-12.
Ouch, this one hurt today. Cal out-hit the Jackets 12-10. Of GT’s 10 hits, though, 7 were homers! Cal left scores of baserunners on, while GT left only four baserunners on base all game. Great pitching by Cal’s Tremaine in the second through sixth innings. Otherwise, a hugely frustrating game.
I wonder who’ll start today for the Bears. Bougie pitched pretty well in his start on Saturday, but that opportunity was really granted him b/c it was senior day. Who else do the Bears have that has any starting experience and hasn’t pitched already in the past two days? To me this one looks like a bullpen game. Meanwhile GA Tech is well rested and should send out their ace. Based on these factors alone, Cal should be a deep underdog. But if they can meet their thirteen run average so far in the tournament, of course they’ll have a great chance to advance. But, I think that’s what it will take-a TD and two FG’s. Prediction: Cal 13-12.
You took great notes and gave us a thorough recap of a remarkable upset. Thanks, Justin Buechler!
I really appreciate the kind words, Clifford! I’m enjoying doing this so much!
Hey, this is terrific news! Go Bears!
I hope to bring more good news tomorrow! Go Bears!
Ouch, this one hurt today. Cal out-hit the Jackets 12-10. Of GT’s 10 hits, though, 7 were homers! Cal left scores of baserunners on, while GT left only four baserunners on base all game. Great pitching by Cal’s Tremaine in the second through sixth innings. Otherwise, a hugely frustrating game.
If I'm being truthful I don't really like baseball -- but DAMN IT this got me fired up!
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I wonder who’ll start today for the Bears. Bougie pitched pretty well in his start on Saturday, but that opportunity was really granted him b/c it was senior day. Who else do the Bears have that has any starting experience and hasn’t pitched already in the past two days? To me this one looks like a bullpen game. Meanwhile GA Tech is well rested and should send out their ace. Based on these factors alone, Cal should be a deep underdog. But if they can meet their thirteen run average so far in the tournament, of course they’ll have a great chance to advance. But, I think that’s what it will take-a TD and two FG’s. Prediction: Cal 13-12.