Milam's dominant NCAA Tournament debut catapults LSU over Wofford, walk-off homer seals the deal.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Second baseman Steven Milam blasted a lead-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday, lifting LSU to a 4-3 win over Wofford in the opening game of the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium.The Tigers will play at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET Saturday against the winner of Friday night’s opening round game between No. 1 seed North Carolina and No. 4 seed Long Island.
“What a game, I'm really proud of our team,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “Wofford is a great team, and we knew that coming in. They did a lot of things right today. Fortunately for us, we have great players. LSU reliever Griffin Herring was credited with the win after retiring the Terriers in order in the top of the ninth inning.Wofford reliever Alec Bouchard was charged with the loss as allowing three runs on three hits in 1.0 inning with no walks and one strikeout.
Wofford starter Branton Little delivered an effective outing, blanking LSU through the first 5.0 innings and allowing just two hits with three walks and three strikeouts.
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