The Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers have done it again! On June 24th, 2019, the Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 18-4 in the College World Series to claim their first championship since 2009. This was a historic victory for the Tigers, who had not won a College World Series title since 2000.
The Tigers were led by pitcher Zack Hess, who pitched 6.2 innings and allowed only one run. Hess was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series. The Tigers also had a strong offensive performance, with six players recording multiple hits and two players recording home runs.
The Tigers’ victory was especially impressive given that they had to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the best-of-three series. After losing the first game, the Tigers bounced back with two consecutive wins to take the championship. This was the first time in College World Series history that a team has come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the championship.
The victory was especially sweet for the LSU Tigers, who had not won a College World Series title since 2000. The team was led by head coach Paul Mainieri, who has been with the team since 2007. Mainieri has led the Tigers to four College World Series appearances and four SEC titles during his tenure.
The victory was also a great accomplishment for the city of Baton Rouge, which has been a passionate supporter of the LSU Tigers for decades. The city celebrated with a parade and rally in honor of the team’s victory.
The LSU Tigers have now cemented their place in college baseball history with their 18-4 victory over the Florida Gators. With their first College World Series title since 2009, the Tigers have proven that they are one of the top teams in college baseball.
