LSU Wins Game 1 of College World Series Championship Series

Omaha, NE – The LSU Tigers took a significant step towards claiming their eighth national championship in baseball with a narrow 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in the first game of the College World Series championship series on Saturday night. The victory was led by ace pitcher Kade Anderson, who delivered a stunning performance on the mound.

Anderson threw a complete-game shutout, striking out an impressive 10 batters while allowing just three hits throughout the game. In doing so, he improved his record to 12 wins in 13 decisions this season as a sophomore eligible for the MLB draft. His efforts not only showcased his pitching skills but also disrupted Coastal Carolina’s remarkable 26-game winning streak, which had not seen a loss since April 22.

The game’s only run came early in the first inning when Steven Milam drove in the score with a single. Milam stood out offensively, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, reaching base three times. Coastal Carolina struggled at the plate, going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and leaving eight runners on base.

As both teams combined for just nine hits in a low-scoring affair, LSU and Coastal Carolina demonstrated solid pitching and defense. The Tigers had their chances at bat and managed to capitalize just once, which ultimately secured the win.

The second game of the best-of-three series is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and will be broadcast on ABC. If necessary, a third game would take place on Monday night. For Coastal Carolina, the path is clear; they must bounce back and find a way to convert their opportunities with runners in scoring position if they want to push the series to a decisive game three.

As the excitement builds for Game 2, LSU fans are left hopeful that their team can clinch the title after a tightly contested Game 1.