It took two days, but the LSU Tigers are moving on in the College World Series with a 9-5 win over UCLA.
The game saw a blistering start, as UCLA scored three runs in the top of the first inning to get out to an early, 3-0 lead. However, LSU came right back in the bottom of the inning with for runs of its own, including a three-run home run by Jared Jones, giving the Tigers' a one-run lead after the first.
LSU added one more run in the game before mother nature hit, however. After the third inning on Monday night, rain came and suspended the game until Tuesday morning, forcing both teams to rethink their pitching strategies.
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After the game resumed, though, it was more of the same for LSU, who took a 7-3 lead after scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth. From there, the Tigers' pitching locked the Bruins down, not allowing runs until the eighth inning, when UCLA added two while already down five.
LSU used four pitchers, as Anthony Eyanson started and Casan Evans relieved him after the game resumed. Evans threw four shutout innings before allowing two runs, hurling 68 pitches and giving the Tigers much-needed depth out of the bullpen.
UCLA, meanwhile, has a quick turnaround as they must face Arkansas tonight while facing elimination. The Bruins had to use eight pitchers in the game, including six on Tuesday afternoon, and now must figure out how they're going to attack a more-rested Razorbacks team.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from Tuesday's match between the Tigers and the Bruins.
UCLA vs. LSU baseball final score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F | |
| UCLA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| LSU | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | x | 9 |
UCLA vs. LSU highlights, results from College World Series
(All times ET.)
FINAL: LSU 9, UCLA 5
1:34 p.m.: Chase Shores pitches a 1-2-3 ninth inning to seal it for LSU! The Tigers move on while UCLA faces elimination later tonight.
TIGERS WIN! TIGERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/pL8EwGzZ73
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 17, 2025
End of eighth inning: LSU 9, UCLA 5
1:23 p.m.: RUN SCORED! LSU responds with a two-run rally as Jared Jones plates a run on an RBI single.
LSU 9, UCLA 5
1:07 p.m.: Chase Shores comes in from the bullpen to end the threat, as Phoenix Call grounds out with the bases loaded.
1:00 p.m.: RUN SCORED! UCLA gets another run as Blake Balsz hits a ground ball into no man's land, scoring the man on third. The Bruins now have the tying run up.
Keep fighting 😤#GoBruins // ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/TPNctpxk0r
— UCLA Baseball (@UCLABaseball) June 17, 2025
LSU 8, UCLA 5
12:57 p.m.: RUN SCORED! Williams gets Brennan to produce a fielder's choice, allwoing a run in the process. LSU is now one out away from escaping trouble.
LSU 8, UCLA 4
12:55 p.m.: The bases are no loaded with Bruins as Cooper Williams walks the first batter he faces. Payton Brennan is now up looking to do damage.
12:48 p.m.: UCLA has something brewing with two men on and just one out. The Bruins need to take advantage here to get back in the game.
End of seventh inning: LSU 8, UCLA 3
12:39 p.m.: RUN SCORED! LSU cashes in on a leadoff walk as Daniel Dickenson loops a single into shallow right field.
Danny D. finds some grass to plate Bear@coopcoop_1 | ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/e4cowNoMZA
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 17, 2025
LSU 8, UCLA 3
12:25 p.m.: UCLA gets a man on first but is unable to put together a rally as LSU shuts them down. The Bruins have six more outs to make a comeback.
End of sixth inning: LSU 7, UCLA 3
12:10 p.m.: Ian May comes in and gets out of the jam for the Bruins, keeping UCLA's deficit to four.
12:00 p.m.: LSU has another rally going with two-on and no-one out in the bottom of the sixth.
11:52 a.m.: UCLA got a man on in the top of the 6th, but LSU turns an impressive double play to end the inning.
End of fifth inning: LSU 7, UCLA 3
11:46 a.m.: Both pitchers throw scoreless innings for an efficient fifth frame.
End of fourth inning: LSU 7, UCLA 3
11:28 p.m.: Moss is done after just 2/3rds of an inning, as Cal Randall is coming in from the bullpen.
11:26 a.m.: RUN SCORED! Steven Milam connects on a single up the middle, allwoing a runner to score from second, which is followed by a JAke Brown RBI single himself. The Tigers continue to add to their lead.
Ribeye For Breakfast 🥩@Monster_Milam99 | ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/6Zop2Btbin
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 17, 2025
LSU 7, UCLA 3
11:23 a.m.: LSU has a two-out rally going, with a single and a walk, looking to add to their lead.
11:13 a.m.: After Evans pitches a scoreless top of the inning, UCLA's Wylan Moss takes over or the Bruins in the bottom of the 4th.
11:03 a.m.: Play has resumed from Omaha, with Casan Evans taking the hill for LSU in the top of the 4th.
10:00 a.m.: Play is set to resume in about an hour in Omaha between UCLA and LSU.
11:20 p.m.: The game is postponed until tomorrow. It will resume at 11 a.m. ET (10 a.m. local time).
8:24 p.m.: We have hit a weather delay. It looks like it could be a while, too.
7:10 PM Radar Update
— NWS Omaha (@NWSOmaha) June 17, 2025
Scattered strong to severe storms continue to sink southward. A storm moving into the Omaha metropolitan could bring some damaging wind gusts in the 60-70 mph range over the next hour. pic.twitter.com/UAO17XeMyd
End of third inning: LSU 5, UCLA 3
8:14 p.m.: RUN SCORED! Luis Hernandez comes up clutch with a dribbler into left field. The single was enough to score Frey and put Milam in scoring position.
Papi delivers with a clutch RBI single@_lh_13 | ESPN pic.twitter.com/ALngzfsDaR
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 17, 2025
LSU 5, UCLA 3
8:10 p.m.: LSU could be on the brink of another rally. The Tigers knocked Landon Stump out of the contest after getting two men on. Now, Jones steps up in an eerily similar situation to the one that greeted him prior to his homer — two on, one out and with power bursting through his bat.
End of second inning: LSU 4, UCLA 3
7:54 p.m.: Not quite as many fireworks in the second frame. Both pitchers hit their marks, enjoying a swift and steady showing
End of first inning: LSU 4, UCLA 3
7:33 p.m.: HOME RUN! Jared Jones gives the Tigers a lead with a three-run blast to right-center field! That LSU offense is harrowing, ain't it?
Bear Bombs At The Chuck >>>@bearjones_3 | ESPN pic.twitter.com/xbJwfPY3fs
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 16, 2025
LSU 4, UCLA 3
7:31 p.m.: RUN SCORED: LSU cuts into the Bruins' advantage courtesy of an RBI single by Jake Brown.
UCLA 3, LSU 1
7:30 p.m.: The Tigers appear undeterred by their early deficit. Back-to-back singles by Ethan Frey and Steven Milam puts runners on the corner for the Tigers with one away.
7:15 p.m.: UCLA led the game off with a flourish, roughing up LSU starter Anthony Eyanson to the tune of three runs on four hits. Just what the doctor ordered if you're a Bruins supporter.
Postseason Roman Martin reporting for duty 🫡#GoBruins // ESPN pic.twitter.com/18yGL1iwER
— UCLA Baseball (@UCLABaseball) June 16, 2025
UCLA 3, LSU 0
How to watch UCLA vs. LSU baseball
The match between UCLA and LSU will air on ESPN. First pitch will take place at 7 p.m. ET from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Alternate broadcasts can be found on Fubo and ESPN+, the former of which runs a free trial.
College World Series schedule
Friday, June 13
| Game | Results |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | No. 13 Coastal Carolina 7, Arizona 4 |
| Game 2 | No. 8 Oregon State 4, Louisville 3 |
Saturday, June 14
| Game | Results |
|---|---|
| Game 3 | No. 15 UCLA 6, Murray State 4 |
| Game 4 | No. 6 LSU 4, No. 3 Arkansas 1 |
Sunday, June 15
| Game | Matchup/Results |
|---|---|
| Game 5 | Lousville 8, Arizona 3 |
| Game 6 | No. 13 Coastal Carolina 6, No. 8 Oregon State 2 |
Monday, June 16
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | No. 3 Arkansas 3, Murray State 0 | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Tuesday, June 17
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 8 | No. 15 UCLA vs. No. 6 LSU | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 9 | Louisville vs. No. 8 Oregon State | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 10 | No. 3 Arkansas vs. Game 8 loser | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Wednesday, June 18
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 11 | Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Game 12 | Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Thursday, June 19
| Game | Matchup/Results | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracket 1 | Game 11 rematch* | TBD | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Bracket 2 | Game 12 rematch* | TBD | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
*If necessary
Saturday, June 21
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals Game 1 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Sunday, June 22
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals Game 2 | TBD | 2:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN+ |
Monday, June 23
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals Game 3* | TBD | 7:30 | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
*If necessary
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