USC rallies to win 1973 College World Series semifinal against Minnesota

The USC Trojans achieved a historic comeback against Minnesota in the 1973 College World Series semifinal, overcoming a 7-0 deficit with eight runs in the ninth inning to win 8-7. Dave Winfield, pitching for Minnesota, had dominated for most of the game, striking out 15 batters and pitching eight shutout innings. The rally marked a significant moment in USC baseball history, part of a run that saw the Trojans claim five consecutive national championships from 1970 to 1974. USC has not returned to the College World Series since 2001 but seeks to make a comeback under head coach Andy Stankiewicz after narrowly missing qualification this year.

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