Follow what happens in Grand Junction via the words and accounts of Todd Shanesy, a beat writer for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal and GoUpstate.com:

Friday, May 31

SMC knocked out of Junior College World Series

Box Score

On the road with SMC: New friendship puts everything in perspective

Thursday, May 30

Spartanburg Methodist derailed at World Series

Box Score

Long drive puts SMC player’s family in big game

Wednesday, May 29

SMC stays unbeaten at Junior College World Series

On the road with SMC: Rowland calls his shot

Box Score

On the road with SMC: Kemp likes catching up with Pioneers

Tuesday, May 28

SMC wallops Connors State to stay in winners’ bracket

Box Score

On the road with SMC: Leopard hits his spots in return to lineup

Monday, May 27

Aggression boosts SMC offense during late-season run: Focus on speed, stolen bases has Pioneers on a roll

Sunday, May 26

SMC baseball erupts for 19 runs in World Series opener

Game 1 Box Score

Saturday, May 25

After a stern talking-to, SMC’s Rogers is all grown up

Friday, May 24

SMC buddies up for a good cause in Grand Junction

SMC coach Wallace knows what it takes to win

Thursday, May 23

SMC takes the scenic route to Junior College World Series

Wednesday, May 22

Reaching Grand Junction quite a chore for Pioneers: SMC, heading to World Series, has chaotic travel day