A series of “This Day in History” posts from Wichita State’s 1989 College World Series championship team.
March 21, 1989
The game: WSU 16-8, Texas Tech 4-2
The skinny: Jeff Bluma held the Red Raiders scoreless for 5.3 innings in relief in the first game. Mike McDonald hit a two-run homer in the second game.
The quote: “If we are going to be beaten, this would be the day to do it. We’re pitching two freshmen against a good team,” WSU coach Gene Stephenson.
WSU’s record: 21-1
Big picture: WSU set a school record with its 21st straight win. Eric Wedge extended his hitting streak to 22 games, third-longest in WSU history.