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batted balls · 09-16-2006, 04:45 PM

September 22, 2007

Los Angeles--When it came to winning his 23rd game of the season, Southern California pitcher Jim Barr's teammates bailed him out big-time.

Trailing 4-1 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Trojans rallied for 11 runs in their last three at-bats to lift USC to an easy 12-4 win over Oklahoma State Wednesday. First baseman Mark McGwire was the catalyst to the offensive explosion. McGwire hit a pair of home runs--a three-run shot in the sixth and a two-run homer in the eighth--to power USC to the win. McGwire has 36 home runs on the year.

"The guys really saved me today," said Barr, 23-3 on the season. "Winning (my 23rd) was nice, but moving closer to the pennant is better."

The Trojans' victory reduced their magic number to three. USC, 110-45, holds a five-game lead over second-place Arizona State in the All-American Baseball League West. The Sun Devils edged Cal 3-2 Wednesday to win their 10th straight game. USC, however, has won six straight games to hold Arizona State at bay.

Barr's victory ties him with teammate Mark Prior for the most wins in a season. Prior was 23-8 last year en route to the West's Golden Arm Award.

"To be included in the same conversation with Mark Prior is quite a compliment," said Barr who will be the likely game one starter for the College World Series opener should USC close out the pennant.

09-16-2006, 04:45 PM	#257 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Barr Equals Teammate's Single-Season Record for Wins as USC Reduces Magic Number September 22, 2007 Los Angeles--When it came to winning his 23rd game of the season, Southern California pitcher Jim Barr's teammates bailed him out big-time. Trailing 4-1 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Trojans rallied for 11 runs in their last three at-bats to lift USC to an easy 12-4 win over Oklahoma State Wednesday. First baseman Mark McGwire was the catalyst to the offensive explosion. McGwire hit a pair of home runs--a three-run shot in the sixth and a two-run homer in the eighth--to power USC to the win. McGwire has 36 home runs on the year. "The guys really saved me today," said Barr, 23-3 on the season. "Winning (my 23rd) was nice, but moving closer to the pennant is better." The Trojans' victory reduced their magic number to three. USC, 110-45, holds a five-game lead over second-place Arizona State in the All-American Baseball League West. The Sun Devils edged Cal 3-2 Wednesday to win their 10th straight game. USC, however, has won six straight games to hold Arizona State at bay. Barr's victory ties him with teammate Mark Prior for the most wins in a season. Prior was 23-8 last year en route to the West's Golden Arm Award. "To be included in the same conversation with Mark Prior is quite a compliment," said Barr who will be the likely game one starter for the College World Series opener should USC close out the pennant. Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 09-16-2006 at 09:33 PM.