News Summary
In a thrilling matchup at the Men’s College World Series, LSU overcame UCLA with a score of 9-5 after a rain suspension. UCLA initially led the game 3-0, but LSU rallied to take the lead with a powerful performance, highlighted by Jared Jones’ three-run home run. Even after resuming play, LSU maintained their dominance, ultimately securing the win. This victory advances LSU in the NCAA Tournament, showcasing their determination to compete for the national championship.
Omaha, Nebraska – LSU defeated UCLA 9-5 in a suspended game that resumed early Tuesday morning as part of the Men’s College World Series. The game, initially interrupted by rain on Monday night, began anew at 8 a.m. PDT (10 a.m. CDT), with LSU holding a 5-3 lead after three innings of play.
UCLA started the game strong, taking an early 3-0 lead in the first inning. The scoring began with Roman Martin hitting an RBI double, followed by AJ Salgado’s RBI single, and Payton Brennan’s RBI groundout. This marked the 29th time this season that UCLA scored first, and they had a remarkably successful record of 27-1 in such scenarios.
However, LSU quickly turned the tide. In the bottom of the first inning, they scored four runs, highlighted by a three-run home run by Jared Jones, which gave the Tigers a 4-3 lead by the end of the inning. LSU added another run in the third inning, extending their advantage to 5-3 before the game was suspended due to inclement weather.
Game Resumption and Final Inning Performance
When play resumed, UCLA returned to bat in the top of the fourth inning. Over the final five innings, LSU outscored UCLA 4-2, completing their run tally at 9. Jared Jones delivered an impressive performance, finishing with two hits and four RBIs, including a pivotal RBI single in the ninth inning. Additionally, Jake Brown contributed with three hits and two RBIs for the Tigers.
On the mound, LSU’s Casan Evans was credited with the win after pitching 4 â…“ innings, allowing two earned runs. Chase Shores finished the game with 1.2 innings of hitless relief, securing a save for the Tigers. In contrast, UCLA’s Landon Stump, the starting pitcher, suffered the loss after giving up five runs over just two innings.
UCLA’s Struggle and Future Matches
Despite a strong offensive effort in the eighth inning, where they loaded the bases, the Bruins managed only two runs in that frame. This defeat marked UCLA’s first loss of the postseason, bringing their overall record to 48-17. They are now set to face No. 3 seed Arkansas later on Tuesday at 4 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. CT in an elimination game.
LSU’s Path Forward
With this victory, LSU improved their record in the NCAA Tournament to 75-53 and is now 10-10 in College World Series history. The win allows LSU to advance to the semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for the national championship.
As the tournament continues, both LSU and UCLA remain focused on their respective paths, with LSU aiming for title contention and UCLA looking to rebound after their first postseason loss.
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