In an ironic twist, the two highest seeds in the Hattiesburg Regional will be playing against one another in day two—in the losers' bracket. No. 2 seed Alabama was upset 5-3 by Miami (Fla.) in game one.
Former Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams announced his retirement after spending ten seasons in the Major Leagues and 15 years of professional baseball.
With his playing days now formally in the rearview mirror, Adams will turn the page on a career that saw him bat .258/.306/.463 in 2,614 major-league plate appearances.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.