It’s a comeback that had looked so unlikely, even Alysa Liu’s coaches tried to talk the American teenager out of returning.

Alysa Liu makes history by becoming the first American woman in 19 years to have a figure skating world title.

Alysa Liu makes history by becoming the first American woman in 19 years to have a figure skating world title.

The fifth-ranked Bulldogs extended their streak in comeback fashion, 12-6, by blasting three homers after losing pitcher Kolten Smith to cramping and second baseman Ryan Black to a quad injury.