Overview
- LSU edged Coastal Carolina 1-0 in Game 1 after junior lefty Kade Anderson threw a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts.
- The best-of-three title series shifts to Charles Schwab Field Omaha for Game 2, which will stream on ESPN+ in addition to ABC.
- Coastal Carolina is making its first appearance after a loss since April 25 and must win Game 2 to extend the championship to a June 23 decider.
- LSU is vying for its second national championship in three years under coach Jay Johnson, while Coastal Carolina pursues its second program title since 2016.
- Coastal Carolina is expected to counter with ace Jacob Morrison (12-0) in an elimination-role start against LSU’s rotation.