Georgia football's Brock Bowers played a crucial role in the team's come-from-behind victory against Auburn, earning him the Game Ball MVP. Despite falling behind early, Georgia showed resilience and toughness, ultimately securing their 22nd consecutive win. Coach Kirby Smart's confidence in the team was evident throughout the game.
No. 1 seed Wake Forest beat LSU 3-2 in a come-from-behind win to move on to the Men's College World Series finals. Wake Forest is now 7-0 in the NCAA tournament and the fifth No. 1 seed to win its first two games in the MCWS. Catcher Bennett Lee made a spectacular defensive play in the eighth inning before delivering the hit that put Wake Forest ahead. The Demon Deacons would have to lose twice to be denied a spot in the finals.
The San Francisco Giants completed their first away series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998 with another late-inning come from behind win built on the labor of an airtight bullpen and some last minute thunder. Down to his final strike in the 9th, Mike Yastrzemski roped a 2-run no-doubter off Giovanny Gallegos that tied the game at 5 runs a piece and sent the bleacher boo-birds singing. The Giants kept the runs rolling in the 10th with 3 singles for 3 runs against Steven Matz to finish off the 8 - 5 win and end the season series against St. Louis with a shiny 6-1 record.
The San Francisco Giants started 0-for-16 against the Colorado Rockies, but mounted a five-run comeback to win 5-4. The Giants had not erased a four-run deficit until this comeback victory. The biggest hit of the game was a go-ahead safety squeeze, an incidental homage to the late Roger Craig. The Giants' bullpen protected the lead they earned.
Indiana State baseball team rallied with a big eighth inning and some stellar defensive plays in the ninth for a come-from-behind 7-4 win over Iowa, putting them one victory away from reaching the furthest they have been in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship since 1986. The Hawkeyes had been in command for most of the game behind a dominant performance from sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht, but he was pulled after nearing the maximum 110 pitches allowed by a player in a game, with 108. Indiana State now controls its own destiny, with a chance to wrap up the championship Sunday against either Iowa or North Carolina.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Miami Marlins 6-5 in a come from behind win on Saturday. The Marlins took the lead in the 4th inning, but the Reds stormed back in the 5th inning with a Jake Fraley 3-run homer. The Marlins rallied to take the lead in the 7th, but the Reds rallied in the top of the 8th to take the lead back and held on for the win. Alexis Diaz struck out Yuli Gurriel with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th inning to secure the victory.
Carlos Correa's go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning helped the Minnesota Twins secure a come-from-behind 5-3 win and a series victory over the San Diego Padres. Correa had been struggling at the plate but made a mechanical adjustment ahead of the Twins' last road trip, which has resulted in more consistent hard-hit balls. The Twins loaded the bases in the seventh inning and nearly failed to capitalize before Correa's clutch hit brought home two runs. Bailey Ober allowed three runs in six innings for the Twins, who secured their second consecutive series win.
Nick Madrigal's two-run single in the eighth inning helped the Cubs secure a come-from-behind 4-2 win over the Marlins, their second straight victory. The game started as a bullpen game for the Marlins, while Drew Smyly struggled through the first inning for the Cubs. The Cubs had several missed opportunities to score runs until Matt Mervis cut the deficit in the fourth. Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings, and the Cubs rallied in the eighth inning, with Madrigal's hit being the key. The Cubs bullpen threw 5⅔ scoreless innings, and Adbert Alzolay recorded the save.
Adley Rutschman delivered a game-changing double in a come-from-behind 6-3 win over the White Sox, just one day after hitting a walk-off home run. The Orioles' offense struggled early on, but Rutschman's heroics and a strong bullpen performance led by Felix Bautista secured the victory. Starter Tyler Wells had a solid outing, but struggled in the 6th inning.
Freddie Freeman's 15-pitch at-bat, which ended in a run-scoring walk, sparked a come-from-behind win for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants. The at-bat lasted six minutes and saw Freeman foul off nine straight pitches before finally drawing the walk. Max Muncy followed with a three-run homer, and the Dodgers went on to win 10-5. The win could serve as a turning point for the Dodgers, who had been struggling to find their rhythm early in the season.
The Cleveland Guardians won their fourth game of the season in a come-from-behind victory against the Oakland Athletics, despite a rough start from pitcher Zach Plesac. The team rallied together, with multiple players contributing multiple hits, steals, and a go-ahead RBI sac fly from Josh Bell. The Guardians' never-say-die attitude has earned them a reputation as a team to watch this season. In other news, the Guardians have partnered with HOMAGE to release a Steven Kwan-themed t-shirt.