College World Series Finals 2017: Live updates, highlights from LSU-Florida Game 1
LSU and Florida have given this year's College World Series a distinct SEC flair as both teams battle to be the top team in college baseball.
The No. 3-seeded Gators earned their berth in the finals thanks to a dominant two-game performance against TCU, led by ace pitcher Alex Faedo. His latest performance saw him strike out 11 and give up three hits and no runs through 7 1/3 innings in a 3-0 win on Saturday. LSU's path was a little more dramatic, as the No. 4-seeded Tigers fell behind 1-0 against top-seeded Oregon State before winning 3-1 and 6-1, respectively.
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The Gators have played LSU three times this year, winning twice in Gainesville. Despite this, LSU will be the home team in Game 1 after winning a coin toss, per NCAA rules.
Florida's Brady Singer (8-5, 3.18 ERA) will start Game 1. LSU's Russell Reynolds (1-1, 8.59 ERA) will get the start for the Tigers.
Follow along live for updates from the game (all times Eastern):
6:49 p.m.: Florida's starting lineup:
Less than 20 minutes til first pitch of the #CWS Finals!
Check out who's where for the #OmahaGators tonight pic.twitter.com/SbdTzLFDyW
— Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 26, 2017
6:35 p.m.: LSU's starting lineup:
Good evening from @tdameritradeprk! The Tigers and Gators square off at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.
(@JJExterminating) pic.twitter.com/KZa0DUwTmF
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 26, 2017
6:34 p.m.: The Gators' alumni have their team's back.
Always great knowing our alumni are behind us!!
We'll try and give you all plenty more to cheer about this week! #GoGators #GatorsAlways pic.twitter.com/W8qbfqdgDi
— Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 26, 2017
6:32 p.m.: Both LSU and Florida are thanking their fans for support throughout the season. Isn't that nice?
Welcome Tiger Nation! #CWS pic.twitter.com/hSeQcJLAKH
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 26, 2017
Welcome Gator Nation! #CWS pic.twitter.com/HlwibT0nEm
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 26, 2017