The College World Series bracket is nearing its conclusion, as the elite eight teams in the nation are preparing to gather in Omaha for the college baseball tournament of the year.
Bracket 1 consists of powerhouse contenders like LSU, while Bracket 2 showcases exciting teams such as TCU, Oral Roberts, Florida, and Virginia. Baseball enthusiasts, particularly MLB fans, should watch LSU as Dylan Crews, a projected top pick in the upcoming draft, aims to lead the Tigers to their first College World Series championship since 2009. LSU’s Paul Skenes is also anticipated to be a top-five draft selection. Florida will be captivating to watch with the potential star talent of Wyatt Langford and Jac Caglianone.
Virginia secured their spot in the CWS with a 12-2 victory over Duke in the Charlottesville super regional. Brian Edgington pitched a complete game, throwing 114 pitches, and propelled the Cavaliers to the tournament. Wake Forest, the top-ranked team in the country boasts three promising MLB pitchers in Rhett Lowder, Seth Keener, and Sean Sullivan.
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Stanford also secured their place in the College World Series with a thrilling 7-6 walk-off win against Texas in the Stanford regional. Drew Bowser delivered the game-winning hit, supporting Joey Dixon’s seventh win of the season. The Cardinal managed to stay alive in the postseason tournament by defeating the Longhorns the previous day, thanks to a remarkable performance by Quinn Matthews, who pitched a complete game of 156 pitches with 16 strikeouts.
Tennessee secured the final spot in the CWS with a resounding 5-0 victory over Southern Miss. Zane Denton’s three-run home run in the fifth inning provided the Volunteers with a comfortable margin to defeat the Golden Eagles and advance to Omaha.
College World Series Bracket TV Coverage
The College World Series Baseball will be televised exclusively on ESPN. Fans can catch all the thrilling action of the tournament on the network’s various platforms. With teams competing for the ultimate title, baseball enthusiasts can tune in to ESPN for comprehensive coverage of the College World Series.
College World Series Baseball 2023 Complete Fixtures
| Date | Time (Local) | Game | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 16 | 2 p.m. | Game 1 | Oral Roberts vs. TCU |
| 7 p.m. | Game 2 | No. 7 Virginia vs. No. 2 Florida | |
| Saturday, June 17 | 2 p.m. | Game 3 | No. 8 Stanford vs. No. 1 Wake Forest |
| 7 p.m. | Game 4 | Tennessee vs. No. 5 LSU | |
| Sunday, June 18 | 2 p.m. | Game 5 | Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 |
| 7 p.m. | Game 6 | Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 | |
| Monday, June 19 | 2 p.m. | Game 7 | Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4 |
| 7 p.m. | Game 8 | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 | |
| Tuesday, June 20 | 2 p.m. | Game 9 | Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6 |
| 7 p.m. | Game 10 | Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 | |
| Wednesday, June 21 | 2 p.m. | Game 11 | Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 9 |
| 7 p.m. | Game 12 | Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 10 | |
| Thursday, June 22 | 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. | Game 13 (if necessary) | Winner Game 11 vs. Loser Game 11 (if first loss) |
| 7 p.m. | Game 14 (if necessary) | Winner Game 12 vs. Loser Game 12 (if first loss) |
