The NCAA has reiterated its stance against the cancellation of nonconference midweek baseball games by Division I coaches to protect their teams' Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings. In a memo from the Division I Baseball Oversight Subcommittee, it expressed concern over teams avoiding potentially damaging matchups. The subcommittee emphasized that it is not in the spirit of the game to adjust schedules for strategic reasons. Cancellations could negatively affect the evaluation of teams during national tournament selections. Recently, Oregon, ranked No. 19 in the RPI, canceled two games against No. 212 Grand Canyon without providing a reason. North Carolina State, ranked No. 42, mutually agreed to cancel a game against No. 279 North Carolina A&T, while No. 34 Miami cited unplayable field conditions for its cancellation against No. 219 Florida International. In contrast, No. 12 Mississippi State played against No. 141 Nicholls, securing a decisive 21-6 victory, with coach Brian O'Connor advocating for the importance of playing games regardless of RPI considerations.