Game 3 Recap

LSU Wins 2023 Men's College World Series Title

Game 3 Recap

LSU bounced back in Game 3 of the 2023 Men's College World Series finals to win its seventh national title. The Tigers defeated Florida 16-4 in a decisive victory, securing their first championship since 2015.

Highlights

LSU's offense exploded for 16 runs on 15 hits, including two home runs from Cade Doughty. The Tigers also took advantage of five Florida errors, leading to unearned runs.

On the mound, LSU starter Paul Skenes pitched 5.2 innings, allowing only two earned runs. Relief pitchers Devin Fontenot and Trey Shaffer combined for 3.1 scoreless innings, sealing the win for the Tigers.

Road to the Championship

LSU's journey to the national title began in the Baton Rouge Regional, where they swept through their opponents. They continued their dominance in the Super Regionals, defeating Southern Miss in two games.

In the College World Series, LSU went 4-1, including a thrilling 8-4 victory over Stanford in the semifinals. Their Game 3 triumph over Florida capped off an impressive tournament run.

Legacy

LSU's seventh national championship solidifies their status as one of the most dominant programs in college baseball history. The Tigers have now won more titles than any other SEC team and rank third all-time behind Southern California and Texas.

Coach Jay Johnson has led LSU to back-to-back College World Series appearances, and this latest championship further cements his legacy as one of the top coaches in the game.