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Fullerton Beats Louisville, 4-3, In 11 Innings, Heads To College World Series

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — David Olmedo-Barrera led off the 11th inning with a home run and lifted Cal State Fullerton to a 4-3 win over host Louisville on Monday night and into the College World Series for the first time since 2009.

His second homer of the game was down the left-field line. It was initially ruled a home run by third-base umpire Heath Jones and the call was upheld after a replay review to give Fullerton the win in the deciding game of the Louisville Super Regional.

The Titans (39-23) will play defending national champion Vanderbilt Sunday night in the final first-round game of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

Fullerton senior Tyler Peitzmeier (4-3) picked up the win with five solid innings of relief of starter Connor Seabold. The left-hander gave up one earned run on four hits while striking out three.

Titans ace Thomas Eshelman picked up the save, striking out one in the 11th.

Louisville closer Zack Burdi (6-1) took the loss. The sophomore right-hander gave up one earned run on three hits while walking one and striking out two in 3 1-3 innings.

Zach Lucas had three hits to lead the Cardinals (47-18), the No. 3 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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