The LSU Tigers will return to Charles Schwab Field in Omaha (Neb.) on Monday night for a College World Series showdown against the UCLA Bruins.
Jay Johnson and the Tigers will look to remain scorching hot in postseason play with a clash against the Bruins set for 6 p.m. CT on Monday.
LSU will send right-hander Anthony Eyanson to the mound for the College World Series matchup where he’ll make his debut in Omaha against the Bruins.
The California native will square off against the hometown UCLA squad with a chance to lift LSU to the College World Series semifinals with a victory.
“I’ll watch a little more today, but obviously, they’re a West Coast-style offense, I’m pretty familiar with that from my freshman and sophomore years,” Eyanson said.
“They’re good hitters. They’ll lay off pitches just outside the zone and be selective. They’ll work the infield defense, so you have to expect everything situationally. It’ll be fun to pitch against them.”
Here’s what LSU head coach Jay Johnson said of the matchup, the starting lineups, pregame notes, and a live thread from Monday in Omaha:
Jay Johnson’s Thoughts:
“UCLA is a great team and has been one of the most consistent teams in the country this year. With the schedule that we play, we’ve actually seen some teams like them along the way. They play a really good brand of baseball and have some of the best players in the country. They have a very strong identity on offense, a style of play that they’re committed to.
“Our preparation and execution have been excellent throughout our time in Omaha, and the vibe of our team has been very good. Our players have a sense of who they need to be and when they need to be it. It’s all about execution, and execution is a direct reflection of your preparation and focus.”
The Starting Lineups:
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LSU Tigers |
UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|
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LF Derek Curiel |
LF Dean West |
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DH Ethan Frey |
SS Roch Cholowsky |
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SS Steven Milam |
1B Mulivai Levu |
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RF Jake Brown |
3B Roman Martin |
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1B Jared Jones |
RF AJ Salgado |
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C Luis Hernandez |
CF Payton Brennan |
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3B Tanner Reaves |
DH Blake Balsz |
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2B Daniel Dickinson |
C Cashel Dugger |
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CF Chris Stanfield |
2B Phoenix Call |
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RHP Anthony Eyanson |
RHP Landon Stump |
The Pregame Notes:
• LSU is No. 5 in the SEC in team batting average (.297), and the Tigers are No. 2 in the league in on-base percentage (.412), No. 2 in doubles (130), No. 3 in runs scored (515) and No. 3 in hits (633) … the LSU pitching staff is No. 1 in the SEC in opponent batting average (.219), No. 2 in the league in strikeouts (720) and No. 3 in the SEC in team ERA (3.77).
• Junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson, a semifinalist for the College Baseball Foundation National Pitcher of the Year Award, is No. 3 in the nation in strikeouts with 142, and he is No. 9 in the nation in strikeouts per nine innings (12.95) … he is No. 1 in the SEC in wins (11), No. 3 in the league in ERA (2.74), No. 2 in innings pitched (98.2), No. 3 in strikeouts (142) and No. 7 in opponent batting average (.211).
Live Updates: LSU Tigers vs. UCLA Bruins [College World Series]
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Top First Inning:
Anthony Eyanson (LSU) pitching.
– West: Single to second base.
– Cholowsky: Reaches first base on a fielder’s choice; West out at second base.
– Levu: Single through the left side; Cholowsky advances to second base.
– Martin: RBI double down the left field line; Levu advancs to third base; Cholowsky scores [UCLA 1, LSU 0].
– Salgado: Single to second base; Martin advances to third base; Levu scores [UCLA 2, LSU 0].
– Brennan: Groundout to the pitcher; Salgado advances to second base; Martin scores [UCLA 3, LSU 0].
– Balsz: Groundout to shortstop.
Score Update: UCLA 3, LSU 0
Bottom First Inning:
Landon Stump (UCLA) pitching.
– Curiel: Groundout to shortstop.
– Frey: Single up the middle.
– Milam: Single down the right field line; Frey advances to third base.
– Brown: Single through the right side; Milam advances to third base; Frey scores [UCLA 3, LSU 1].
– Jones: Three-run homer scores Milam and Brown [LSU 4, UCLA 3].
– Hernandez: Groundout to shortstop.
– Reaves: Groundout to second base.
Score Update: LSU 4, UCLA 3
Top Second Inning:
Anthony Eyanson (LSU) pitching.
– Dugger: Groundout to second base.
– Call: Hit by pitch.
– West: Groundout to the pitcher; Call advances to second base.
– Cholowsky: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 4, UCLA 3
Bottom Second Inning:
Landon Stump (UCLA) pitching.
– Dickinson: Groundout to shortstop.
– Stanfield: Lined out to center field.
– Curiel: Groundout to second base.
Score Update: LSU 4, UCLA 3
Top Third Inning:
Anthony Eyanson (LSU) pitching.
– Levu: Fouled out to left field.
– Martin: Lined out to right field.
– Salgado: Groundout to second base.
Score Update: LSU 4, UCLA 3
Bottom Third Inning:
Landon Stump (UCLA) pitching.
– Frey: Walked
– Milam: Walked; Frey advances to second base.
*Pitching Change: Chris Grothues replaces Landon Stump.*
– Brown: Strikeout
– Jones: Strikeout
– Hernandez: RBI single up the middle; Milam advances to second base; Frey scores [LSU 5, UCLA 3].
– John Pearson [pinch hitting for Reaves]: Strikeout
Score Update: LSU 5, UCLA 3
*Weather Delay: LSU players have come off of the field at Charles Schwab and the tarp is being put on. A restart time has not yet been announced as of 7:20 p.m. CT.*
7:40 p.m. CT – Statement via LSU Baseball: “We have entered a weather delay at Charles Schwab Field. Updates will be provided once they become available.”
8:45 p.m. CT ESPN Update: Both programs are “hopeful to resume play tonight” at Charles Schwab Field.
10:15 p.m. CT: According to LSU Baseball, “Tonight’s game has been suspended and play will resume at 10 a.m. CT tomorrow. Gates will open at 9 a.m. CT.”
LSU Tigers On SI will resume the live updates thread on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. CT.
Follow along with a new live thread for Tuesday’s LSU-UCLA matchup here.
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