Arkansas vs. LSU: College World Series Semifinal Showdown Looms
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The College World Series (CWS) is heating up as the semifinal matchup between No. 3 Arkansas and No. 6 LSU approaches. With Coastal Carolina already clinching a spot in the championship series after their impressive 11-3 victory over Louisville, the pressure is on for both Arkansas and LSU to battle for the remaining spot.
Razorbacks Face Uphill Battle
Arkansas faces a must-win situation. They need to defeat LSU twice – on Wednesday and Thursday – to advance to the national championship series. LSU, having already defeated Arkansas 4-1 in their CWS opener, only needs one victory to secure their place in the finals.
Beidelschies Gets the Nod for Arkansas
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has announced that left-hander Landon Beidelschies will start Wednesday night's crucial game. Beidelschies (4-0, 4.92 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) will be making his first start since May 11 against LSU, where he pitched into the third inning, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits in 2 innings. While he was a weekend starter for the first 13 weeks of the season, he has seen limited action since.
LSU Looks to Capitalize
LSU enters the game with an undefeated record in the CWS. However, their path to the semifinal hasn't been without its challenges. Their game against UCLA was suspended on Monday night and completed on Tuesday, denying them the normal day of rest enjoyed by teams in the winners' bracket.
Bullpen Usage a Factor for LSU
LSU's 9-5 victory over UCLA also required their top bullpen arms to pitch, potentially impacting their availability. Casan Evans threw 68 pitches, Cooper Williams threw 21, and Chase Shores threw 11. It was the second CWS appearance for Evans and Shores, both of whom have served as the Tigers' third starter.
CWS Finals Schedule
- CWS Finals Start Date: Saturday, June 21
- CWS Finals End Date: Sunday, June 22 or Monday, June 23
The College World Series championship series will commence on June 21 and conclude on either June 22 or June 23, depending on whether the finals are decided in two games or three. All times are Eastern.
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Arkansas and LSU. Baseball fans are anticipating a great game!