LSU and Coastal Carolina are two wins away from the national championship. One team will be a step closer after Saturday’s first game of the College World Series finals, which pits the No. 6-seed Tigers and No. 13-seed Chanticleers against each other in what could be a pitcher’s duel.
Southpaw Kade Anderson (11-1, 3.44) from LSU toes the rubber against Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey (8-1, 3.29) as they battle for a key first win in the best-of-three series. Those arms helped their squads stay perfect in Omaha en route to this weekend’s title series with 3-0 runs through their respective double-elimination brackets. The Chanticleers’ victories extended their winning streak to 26 consecutive games, dating back to April 22.
National championship No. 8 is on the line for LSU, which would become the only program with four titles this century if it reigns supreme. Jay Johnson already led the Tigers to the mountaintop and could make it two titles in three years after he guided the 2023 squad to the CWS crown. Coastal Carolina is in search of its second championship and first under coach Kevin Schnall, who is in his debut season at the helm.
Where to watch the College World Series finals
The CWS finals begin Saturday, continue Sunday and will roll into Monday if a decisive third game is required. The opener is set to air at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Below is the broadcast schedule for the best-of-three series. You can also stream each game on fubo (try for free).
- Saturday, June 21 — 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Sunday, June 22 — 2:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Monday, June 23 (if necessary) — 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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