Creighton Advances to Regional Final with Thrilling Walkoff Victory
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In an exhilarating win-or-go-home showdown, Creighton’s Kyle Hess delivered the decisive blow with a walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the ninth, leading the Bluejays to an 11-10 victory over North Dakota State. The triumph secures Creighton a spot in the regional final against Arkansas.
Hess’s standout performance included a 2-for-4 batting line with four RBIs and a home run. The Bluejays surged to a commanding 10-3 lead after four innings, buoyed by homeruns from four different players, including an impressive leadoff solo shot by Tate Gillen.
However, the Bison rallied dramatically, scoring seven unanswered runs in the sixth and eighth innings to knot the game at 10. With the game on the line, Creighton closer Garrett Lagrell entered in the ninth, showcasing his skills by striking out all three batters he faced, setting the stage for Hess’s game-winning hit.
The Bluejays will face Arkansas, who will be the home team, in a highly anticipated regional final matchup on Sunday night at 8 p.m. The excitement builds as Creighton looks to continue their postseason journey.
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