After sweeping the Minneapolis Regional and advancing to a Super Regional for the first time in program history, the Gophers baseball team has a chance to make more history. Coach John Anderson’s team will compete for their first College World Series appearance since 1977. A best of three-series against one of the nation’s top teams is the only thing standing in Minnesota’s way.
The road runs through Oregon State, one of the top programs every year in college baseball. Long-time manager Paul Casey’s team has only missed the NCAA Tournament twice in the past 13 seasons. The Beavers advanced to the College World Series last year and were carried by a balanced lineup and two dominant pitchers this season.