Stayin' Alive

Well, it doesn't get much more exciting than that.

It looked pretty grim for the Titans, down 5-4 with two outs and nobody on base in the ninth inning. But the Titans pulled off an unforgettable comeback, rallying for three runs in the inning and keeping their season alive with a 7-5 victory Sunday over Georgia Tech.

Junior Blake Davis initiated the heroics with his two-out single to left field. Junior Brett Pill followed by stroking a double to right-center field to put runners on second and third. Then after an intentional walk of senior Danny Dorn, pinch hitter Cory Vanderhook came through with an infield hit up the middle that Georgia Tech's shortstop couldn't handle, scoring two runs, giving the Titans a 6-5 lead and triggering a mad celebration among Titan fans in the stands. The team would add one more insurance run in the inning, and then closer Ryan Paul shut down the Yellow Jackets in the ninth to close out the game.

Following the contest, many Titan supporters caravanned across the street to the Titan House to celebrate. The team joined us shortly thereafter and we all ate another fantastic barbecue dinner together. Players and coaches signed autographs, chatted with the fans, discussed the game, and at one point I overheard coach George Horton say he felt like the president.

Well I can guarantee you that following today's memorable win, Horton is far more popular than the president in most Titan fans' minds.

Next up for the Titans is another elimination game against the Clemson Tigers at 2 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday. The Titans still have a lot of work to do if they hope to reclaim the nationial title, but after Sunday's dramatic victory, maybe this is a team of destiny.