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The Updated College World Series Bracket: LSU Baseball's Path to a National Title

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers earned a critical victory on Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha (Neb.) after taking down the Arkansas Razorbacks to open College World Series play.

Anderson (11-1) worked 7.0 innings in his College World Series debut and limited Arkansas to one run on three hits with two walks and seven strikeouts, firing 100 pitches.

“An outstanding performance by Kade,” Johnson said. "It’s what we’ve been accustomed to on the opening night of every weekend this year. I thought he got stronger as the game went along. I thought he executed pitches at a really high level, which you have to do against that offense.

“Kade has got tremendous stuff. It’s four pitches for strikes. He’s never boxed into having to throw a certain way, which as a hitting coach makes it tough to plan against him because he can always pivot.

"He’s got a plan for any type of hitter, left, right, power, good bat-to-ball type guys, I thought he just executed. He’s such a tremendous competitor.”

Just a masterclass performance from #LSU’s ace in his College World Series debut.

Louisiana native Kade Anderson with a gem on Saturday night in Omaha.

- 7.0 IP
- 3 hits
- 2 BB
- 7 strikeouts
- 24 batters faced
- 100 total pitches
- 60 strikes

Gutsy performance. pic.twitter.com/MTsZ56d6JF
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) June 15, 2025

The Tigers grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning as centerfielder Chris Stanfield lined an RBI single, third baseman Michael Braswell III was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, and rightfielder Josh Pearson provided an RBI groundout.

From there, LSU never looked back to handle business and earn a win to open the 2025 College World Series.

Now, the stage is set for the Tigers with a winner's bracket matchup against the UCLA Bruins set for Monday in Omaha.

The first round matchups of the College World Series are now in the rearview mirror. How does the bracket look after two days?

The Updated College World Series Bracket: Days 1 and 2 Edition

All times Eastern

Friday, June 13

Game 1: (13) Coastal Carolina 7, Arizona 4
Game 2: (8) Oregon State 4, Louisville 3

Saturday, June 14

Game 3: (15) UCLA 6, Murray State 4
Game 4: (6) LSU 4, (3) Arkansas 1

Sunday, June 15

Game 5: Arizona vs. Louisville | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
Game 6: (13) Coastal Carolina vs. (8) Oregon State 2 | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (ESPN+)

Monday, June 16

Game 7: Murray State vs. (3) Arkansas | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
Game 8: (15) UCLA vs. (6) LSU | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Updated bracket after Day 2 of the College World Series!

Tomorrow’s games are highlighted in red.#Omaha2025 pic.twitter.com/sqMJcJg8jP
— College Baseball Hub (@CollegeBSBHub) June 15, 2025

Tuesday, June 17

Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
Game 10: Winner of Game 7 vs. Loser of Game 8 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Wednesday, June 18

Game 11 (Semifinals): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 9 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
Game 12 (Semifinals): Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 12 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Thursday, June 19

Game 13 (If Necessary Semifinals): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 9 | TBD | ESPN (ESPN+)
Game 14 (If Necessary Semifinals): Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 12 | TBD | ESPN (ESPN+)