⚾ LSU vs UCLA College World Series 2025: Live Score, Highlights & Updates
The stakes are high at Charles Schwab Field Omaha as LSU and UCLA clash in a pivotal 2025 College World Series matchup. Both teams entered this game with momentum after wins in their openers, but only one will emerge better positioned for a shot at the national championship.
🗓️ Game Day Info: LSU vs UCLA Baseball
- Event: 2025 NCAA College World Series
- Match: LSU Tigers vs UCLA Bruins
- Date: June 16, 2025
- Location: Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, Nebraska
- Start Time: Delayed due to weather
- Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN app
- TV: ESPN2, SEC Network (regional coverage)
🧮 LSU vs UCLA: Live Score Update (In-Progress)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| LSU | 4 | 0 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 |
⚠️ Weather Delay Ongoing: The game is currently paused due to inclement weather. Updates will follow.
🔥 Key Highlights So Far
✅ LSU Starts Strong
The Tigers exploded for four runs in the first inning, seizing early momentum and silencing UCLA’s strong start from June 14.
✅ UCLA Answers Early
The Bruins responded with a three-run first inning of their own, capitalizing on aggressive base running and timely hitting.
✅ Luis Hernandez Extends LSU Lead
In the bottom of the third, Luis Hernandez delivered a clutch RBI single, scoring Ethan Frey to put LSU ahead 5-3.
🔄 UCLA Pitching Change
Starter Landon Stump struggled, walking two straight batters in the third. He was pulled and replaced by Chris Grothues, who looks to stabilize the Bruins’ mound.
⏸️ Three Up, Three Down
Both teams saw quick innings in the second and third with multiple groundouts and minimal threats, apart from LSU’s timely hit.
📊 Team Performance Overview
🔵 UCLA Bruins (No. 15 Seed)
- Unbeaten in NCAA Tournament play this year.
- Key Players: AJ Salgado, Roman Martin, Nicolás Otamendi
- Strength: Fast starts and defensive depth
🟣 LSU Tigers
- National title contender with a strong College World Series history
- Key Players: Luis Hernandez, Ethan Frey
- Strength: Aggressive hitting and consistent bullpen
⏳ Historical Context: LSU vs UCLA
- Series Record: LSU leads 3-2
- Last Meeting: UCLA defeated LSU 2-1 in 2013 College World Series
- Championships: Both programs have won a national title in the past 15 years
This sixth all-time meeting between the programs is a crucial chapter in their CWS rivalry.
🌩️ Weather Delay at CWS
The game is currently delayed due to severe weather in Omaha. Lightning and rain have paused action for nearly an hour, and forecasts suggest continued uncertainty.
🗨️ Stay tuned for real-time updates as play resumes.
🧠 Why This Game Matters
- A win puts either team one step from the CWS Championship Series
- Both programs have rich histories and passionate fanbases
- UCLA’s unbeaten NCAA tournament run vs LSU’s explosive offense sets the stage for drama
📺 How to Watch Live
| Platform | Access Type |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ | Subscription |
| ESPN App | Streaming access |
| ESPN2 / SEC Network | Cable TV |
🏟️ Final Word
The LSU vs UCLA College World Series 2025 clash is already living up to expectations with back-and-forth action, weather drama, and playoff intensity. Stay locked in for full coverage of every run, hit, and highlight from Omaha.
