#10 Seed NC State stomped #7 Seed Georgia 18-1 in Game 1 of the Athens Super Regional this afternoon. 78% of the teams that win Game 1 of the Super Regionals historically go on to advance to the College World Series.
Senior Pitcher Sam Highfill had ice in his veins, producing arguably his 2nd best start of the year (8 innings, 0 earned runs and 10 K’s against Notre Dame was his best), but easily his most important to-date. Highfill threw a Quality Start of 6 innings pitched, giving up only 1 earned run, striking out 2 (3 walks).