Contents
LSU Takes Aim at Bruins in Big Matchup
The Stage is Set: LSU vs UCLA Baseball Live Updates from the College World Series
The 2025 College World Series has reached its crucial juncture, with two powerhouse teams, LSU and UCLA, set to face off in a battle for supremacy. The winner of this highly anticipated matchup will be well-positioned to make a deep run in the championship series, leaving the loser to regroup and reassess their chances.
A Look Back at the Previous Games
LSU got its win on June 14th against Arkansas with a 4-1 victory, propelled by a stellar outing from starting pitcher Kade Anderson. The Tigers were carried by a three-run second inning and outpitched the Razorbacks’ Gage Wood in a masterful display of baseball.
On the other hand, UCLA stormed to a 6-0 lead against Murray State but managed to hold off a late surge for a hard-fought 6-4 win. AJ Salgado and Roman Martin were the standout performers for the Bruins, each driving in two runs in the victory.
The History Between LSU and UCLA
This highly anticipated matchup marks the sixth all-time meeting between these two teams, both of which have won a national championship in the past 15 years. LSU holds a slim 3-2 edge over UCLA in their head-to-head matchups, with the last game between them occurring at the 2013 College World Series.
The Current State of Play
The current score is LSU 5, UCLA 3, as we enter the fourth inning. The game has been delayed for over an hour due to severe weather in the area and continues into the evening.
Luis Hernandez just extended LSU’s lead with a crucial RBI single, scoring teammate Ethan Frey from second base. UCLA’s Landon Stump was pulled in favor of Chris Grothues after walking the first two batters in the bottom of the third inning.
Key Players to Watch
Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson will be crucial for LSU as they look to shut down UCLA’s potent offense. For the Bruins, Landon Stump will need to find his footing on the mound if he can contain the Tigers’ lineup.
The stage is set for an epic showdown between two of college baseball’s top teams. Who will emerge victorious and take a significant step forward in their quest for the national championship?
