The 2025 College World Series (CWS) is set to witness its first elimination game on June 15, featuring a matchup between Arizona and Louisville. Both teams are looking to recover from opening-round losses as they face off at 2 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Arizona, currently 42-18, lost 7-4 to Coastal Carolina, while Louisville, with a record of 38-21, narrowly fell to Oregon State, 4-3.
In the early game updates, Arizona took a commanding lead with a score of 2-0 in the first inning, highlighted by Adonys Guzman’s and Garen Caulfield’s RBI singles. However, Louisville’s Zion Rose managed to bring in their first run in the second inning, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Both starting pitchers, Smith Bailey for Arizona and Ethan Eberle for Louisville, showcased their talent on the mound, with Bailey recording a 1-2-3 inning in the first.
Louisville holds the designation of the home team for this critical elimination game. The matchup promises to be engaging, with both teams eager to keep their championship hopes alive in this high-stakes contest.
For those interested in following the game, it will be broadcast on ESPN, with options for streaming available through the ESPN app and ESPN+.
As the CWS progresses, the competition ramps up, creating an exciting atmosphere for college baseball fans. Stay tuned for more updates, scores, and highlights as teams vie for a chance to continue their journey in this prestigious tournament.