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LSU Sweeps Coastal Carolina for Eighth College World Series Title

Coastal Carolina’s coach and first base coach were ejected in the first inning of Game 2 for arguing balls and strikes, triggering NCAA suspensions; LSU pitcher Kade Anderson was named the series’ Most Outstanding Player.

Overview

  • LSU swept the finals with a 1-0 win in Game 1 and a 5-3 victory in Game 2 at Charles Schwab Field.
  • Coastal Carolina’s 26-game unbeaten streak was snapped by LSU’s dominant performance in the championship series.
  • Head coach Kevin Schnall and first base coach Matt Schilling were ejected in the first inning of Game 2 for arguing balls and strikes, incurring two-game NCAA suspensions.
  • LSU pitcher Kade Anderson went 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in Omaha and was named the series’ Most Outstanding Player.
  • Jay Johnson became the fastest coach in Division I history to win two national titles at a school as LSU secured its eighth baseball championship.