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Gollert leads Golden Eagles into College World Series

“Don’t call the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles run to the College World Series a Cinderella story.

Not in front of left-handed pitcher Harley Gollert (Toronto, Ont.), anyway.

“I think we’re exactly where we expected to be come this time of year,” Gollert said.

“We’re a very balanced and deep team with a bunch of individuals who understand their roles. Mix in a little bit of star power with an All-American closer and centre fielder and you have a team that is very tough to beat.”

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Shushkewich: Spoljaric gains W for Oregon in Pac-12 tourney

“Words of wisdom to departing pitchers headed south often sound similar to this: “Be patient not a lot of guys see action their freshman season”

Turner Spoljaric not only pitched as a freshman, he pitched the Oregon Ducks to victory in the Pac-12 championship tournament and into the NCAA 64-team tourney.

For the must-win game, the Ducks gave the ball to Spoljaric (Lisle, Ont.), looking for a statement game on the nationally televised contest at Scottsdale Stadium. He and his bullpen recorded a 5-4 win over the Arizona Wildcats.”

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Boudreau puts together great season for Midland College

“It’s not easy to be a good pitcher in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division I.

Seventy-five of the league’s batters finished the season with a batting average of .400 or higher, a stat that makes the year Tyler Boudreau (Sylvan Lake, Alta.) had on the mound even more impressive.

Finishing the season with a 12-2 record, Boudreau led the Midland College Chaparrals in wins while posting a 3.97 ERA."

Canadian Baseball Network writer Trevor Fitzpatrick recently caught up with the Canadian right-hander to talk about his season.

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