The NCAA baseball tournament is set to begin, with 64 teams competing in regional matchups across the nation. This weekend’s games will determine who advances to the super regionals, with the top eight seeds, including UCLA and Georgia Tech, guaranteed to host if they advance.

Top Seeds and Predictions

UCLA, the top overall seed, boasts a strong pitching staff and standout shortstop Roch Cholowsky, making them favorites to advance. Georgia Tech’s powerful offense, leading the nation in several batting categories, positions them well to host a super regional.

Georgia, fresh off an SEC Tournament title, and Auburn, with one of the best pitching staffs, are also expected to advance. North Carolina and Texas, both with strong records and challenging schedules, round out the top contenders.

Potential Upsets

While top seeds are favored, teams like Liberty and Jacksonville State could surprise. Liberty’s strong road record and Jacksonville State’s impressive pitching staff make them teams to watch. Oklahoma State’s powerful lineup could also pose a threat to Alabama’s chances.

In Florida’s regional, Miami and Troy present challenges, but Florida’s strong pitching gives them the edge. Southern Miss faces a tough matchup against Jacksonville State, but their consistent performance makes them a strong contender.

Original reporting: All Sports Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.