June 19, 2008

OMAHA - "Waiting is the hardest part," Tom Petty.

After waiting for three days to get back to action in the College World Series, the Fresno State baseball team will play North Carolina Saturday at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.

A severe thunderstorm rocked Omaha, site of the College World Series, Thursday night causing a postponement of the LSU vs. North Carolina. That game was concluded Friday night in Omaha with the Tar Heels, the No. 2 national seed scoring four runs in the top of the ninth inning to eliminate LSU with a 7-3 win.

The Dogs return to action in the College World Series Saturday at 4 p.m. at Rosenblatt Stadium against North Carolina and need one win to advance to the national championship series. The Tar Heels have reached the championship series each of the last two years.

Georgia plays Stanford in the other game that begins at 11 a.m. PT.

After tonight's game, the Bulldogs have reached the "final four" of college baseball in their fourth trip to the College World Series. Fresno State opened the series with a 17-6 over No. 6 Rice on Sunday and beat the Tar Heels 5-3 on Tuesday to earn a 2-0 record in Bracket 2. The Tar Heels beat LSU twice in the double elimination format.

CWS World Series Tickets Available
Bulldog fans wanting to purchase tickets for Fresno State's next College World Series game can do so by calling the Bulldog Ticket Office (559) 278-DOGS by 4:30 p.m. PT Friday, June 20.

Bulldog Shop Has CWS Gear
Fans can be a part of the College World Series experience by getting their Bulldog baseball gear at the Bulldog Shop on the corner of Cedar and Barstow across the street from Fresno State's campus. The Bulldog Shop is carting the hottest selling item at the College World Series, Fresno State's "WonderDOGS" Tee Shirt. Sales have been brisk according to Manager Diane Brock.

2008 College World Series Results and Schedule
Saturday, June 14
Stanford 16, No. 4 Florida State 5
Georgia 7, No. 1 Miami (Fla.) 4

Monday, June 16
No. 1 Miami (Fla.) 7, No. 4 Florida State 5 (FSU Eliminated)
No. 8 Georgia 4, Stanford 2

Tuesday, June 17
No. 7 LSU 6, No. 6 Rice 5 (Rice Eliminated)
Fresno State 5, No. 2 North Carolina 3

Wednesday, June 18
Stanford 8, No. 1 Miami (Fla.) 3 (Miami Eliminated)

Friday, June 20
No. 2 North Carolina 7, No. 7 LSU 3 (LSU Eliminated)

Saturday, June 21
No. 8 Georgia vs. Stanford, 1 p.m. PT (ESPN2)
Fresno State vs. No. 2 North Carolina, 4 p.m. PT (ESPN)

Join the State - Fresno State! The Bulldog baseball team continues play in the College World Series Saturday at 4 p.m. PT against either LSU or North Carolina. All Fresno State games from the CWS can be heard in the Valley on KMJ Radio and seen nationally on ESPN.