LSU’s 20-year-old phenom Kade Anderson threw the second complete game shutout of his collegiate career, securing a 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in the opening game of the Men’s College World Series finals. The win extended LSU’s postseason run to seven consecutive wins and now stands at perfect 4-0 in Omaha.
Anderson allowed five walks and hit two batters, but still managed to strike out 10 opponents. Despite struggling, he demonstrated his characteristic resilience, saying “I got this” after leaving the mound. Anderson’s impressive performance earned him praise from LSU head coach Jay Johnson, who called him the best pitcher on the planet.
Coastal Carolina’s Cameron Flukey and Dominick Carbone combined to hold off the Tigers in a 0-for-9 situation with runners in scoring position, ultimately surrendering only one run. The win marked a rare moment of success for Coastal Carolina, as they fell just short of extending their 26-game winning streak.
In the post-game interview, LSU’s Jacob Morrison acknowledged that he had dreamed of winning a game like this throughout his life, but emphasized that the team must now focus on securing the College World Series title. Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall echoed similar sentiments, stating that the odds were against them from the start and they will need to respond with wins.
The two teams will face off again in Game 2, with LSU’s momentum boosted by Anderson’s performance. The stage is set for a thrilling matchup between two of college baseball’s top contenders.
Source: https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45558435/mcws-2025-championship-lsu-wins-game-1-kade-anderson-coastal-carolina