The LSU Tigers faced off against the Florida Gators in a winner take all Game 3 in the College World Series. They suffered a historic defeat in Game 2 of the series, but bounced back in a big way to earn a National Championship.
A number of questions emerged after their 24-4 loss to Florida in Game 2 of the series. Has the momentum shifted too far to overcome in this series? How would LSU respond and try and stop Florida’s potent offense? Would we see star pitcher and potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft Paul Skenes take the mound?
In Game 2 of the series, it was actually LSU that got on the board first, followed by an onslaught from Florida. This time around it was the opposite. Florida struck first with a two-run home run in the first inning from potential top-five MLB pick Wyatt Langford.
WYATT LANGFORD IS RIDICULOUS! ⚾️💣🔥💪🐊 #MCWS #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/qIzOSVRTRo
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) June 26, 2023
LSU quickly responded in the top of the second inning, scoring six runs on five hits to help turn the momentum of this series.
Tigers on the board!#MCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @LSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/lLl8N1Wkl8
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 26, 2023
Tommy sends one home!#MCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @LSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/OqFQ58reNX
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 26, 2023
Things only got worse for Florida from here, as they were unable to take control of the game again. There would be no need to use Paul Skenes out of the bullpen in this game on only three days’ rest, thanks to LSU’s offense putting up 18 runs to cruise to an 18-4 victory.
The LSU Tigers are Men's College World Series champions for the seventh time in program history! #MCWS⚾️🐯🏆 pic.twitter.com/xkPSegSqOe
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) June 27, 2023
Many fans at home took to social media to congratulate LSU on their seventh College World Series Championship in program history.
THE LSU TIGERS ARE YOUR 2023 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS FOR THE 7TH TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Omaha dog piles never get old 🔥
pic.twitter.com/r1a77kwjNK— 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) June 27, 2023
It's an LSU thing 💍 pic.twitter.com/aPBDK7S6cP
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 27, 2023
In 2021, LSU AD Scott Woodward made 3 coaching hires in a 7-month span:
🏀 Kim Mulkey
🏈 Brian Kelly
⚾️ Jay JohnsonIn the two years since, the trio has won a WBB championship, an SEC West title in football, and just won the College World Series. pic.twitter.com/yW6rrnZdKn
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) June 27, 2023
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2009, THE LSU TIGERS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS‼️
@LSUbaseball | #MCWS pic.twitter.com/9YQzbYOgSb
— ESPN (@espn) June 27, 2023
#LSU is a SCHOOL OF CHAMPIONS AGAIN pic.twitter.com/ijjIvndfOG
— The Jordy Culotta Show (@CulottaShow) June 27, 2023
#7💍 IS COMING HOME pic.twitter.com/C8TvFt6iIp
— Barstool LSU (@LSUBarstool) June 27, 2023
This win marks Division 1 history for LSU, becoming the first team to win a baseball and basketball national championship in the same year.
LSU becomes the 1st Division I school to win a baseball and basketball (men’s or women’s) national championship in the same year. pic.twitter.com/N6jF7FWy2B
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 27, 2023
