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2014 WCWS Sunday Observations

As seen in the chart below, we're down to four teams. Florida and Baylor (both in red) have been paired up for the day, as have Alabama and Oregon (both in green).

Florida currently leads Baylor 6-3 after five-and-one-half innings (and it could have been worse, as the Gators had the bases loaded with two outs, but didn't pad their lead). Should Florida hold on, the loss would be Baylor's second and the Bears would be eliminated. Florida would go straight to the two-out-of-three championship series, beginning tomorrow night... No more magic from Baylor, as the 6-3 score holds up.

It's a short day! Alabama shuts out Oregon, 2-0, to make the championship series and eliminate the Ducks.

No LossesOne LossTwo Losses (Gone)
Florida*

Alabama*


OregonOregon

KentuckyKentucky

BaylorBaylor

Florida StateFlorida State

Lou.-LafayetteLou.-Lafayette

OklahomaOklahoma
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*Has advanced to the two-out-of-three championship series beginning Monday night.

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