Despite losing back-to-back games during the Bryan-College Station Super Regional this past weekend, Oregon coach Mark Wasikowski remained extremely classy, beginning his postgame press conference Sunday night by sending good vibes to a Texas A&M sophomore left-handed pitcher.
“First thing on my mind is Shane Sdao. Having watched young guys that are super talented walk off the field with injuries is part of our lives now. We’ve got guys that have done that, walk off the field and have to overcome adversity. It breaks your heart as a coach to see someone go through that,” Wasikowski said. “You saw two very good players , future Major Leaguers, that happened to this weekend in this really competitive Super Regional. My heart goes out to those two young people and their families.
“A lot of guys on the senior class that is represented here have gone through similar struggles like that. It requires a lot of mental toughness, a lot of grit and determination. I really respect young people that have to go through that to be able to get to their dreams and goals.”
The No. 3 Aggies play SEC foe Florida to begin the College World Series on Saturday at 6 p.m.
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