Overview
- USC crushed Lamar 19-6 on Saturday at Blue Bell Park, ending Lamar’s season at 34-27 and eliminating the Cardinals from the NCAA Regionals.
- Trojans center fielder Walter Urbon had five hits and five RBIs including a fourth-inning grand slam that helped build an early, decisive lead.
- USC starter Mason Edwards improved to 9-0 while striking out four and extending his nation-leading total, even though he allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Lamar’s pitching collapsed early as starter Travis Lutz was lifted after allowing seven runs and the Cardinals used 11 pitchers overall in the game.
- The loss closes Lamar’s first NCAA trip in 16 years and arrives days after coach Will Davis accepted the University of Houston job, leaving the program at a moment of transition.