Fresno State will advance to the College World Series Finals for the first time in the history of the program after defeating North Carolina 6-1. The Dogs scored runs in every inning from the third to the sixth innings to defeat the No. 2 national seed and two time CWS runner-up. Tommy Mendonca drove in four runs and pitcher Clayton Allison put on a heroic performance throwing six innings after a two week recovery from tendinitis in the shoulder. Coach Batesole referred to the Dogs as the purest and most selfless team he has ever coached. This gives a new spin to the saying “good guys finish last.”

Watch your Diamond Dogs take on Georgia for the National Championship on ESPN2 on Monday and Tuesday at 4 p.m.  

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