LSU Overcomes Arkansas Ninth Inning To Reach College World Series Final

The Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 defeat to LSU in the College World Series semifinals after blowing a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning. LSU scored three runs late, including a walk-off RBI single by Jared Jones that slipped past Arkansas second baseman Cam Kozeal, ending Arkansas' season and extending their College World Series losing streak to LSU to 0-5. Key defensive miscues contributed to the collapse, notably Wehiwa Aloy's decision to get a forceout at third instead of turning a double play and a costly error by left fielder Charles Davalan that allowed the tying run to score. Despite strong pitching performances from Arkansas starters Landon Beidelschies and solid hitting from Justin Thomas Jr., who delivered a two-RBI single in the top of the ninth to put Arkansas ahead 5-3, the Razorbacks could not hold the lead. LSU capitalized on Arkansas' mistakes and timely hitting, with pinch hitter Jake Brown and Jared Jones playing pivotal roles in the Tigers' comeback. The loss prevents Arkansas from reaching the national championship series, where LSU will face Coastal Carolina.