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.
Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams announced his retirement from professional baseball via social media. He signed a one-day contract to officially hang up his cleats with the team that launched his career.
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.
Attending a Major League Baseball game can provide memories for all fans. However, in this day and age, that doesn't always come from what happens on the field.