LSU Takes 1-0 CWS Final Lead With Anderson Complete Game Shutout

LSU's ace pitcher Kade Anderson delivered a masterful complete game three-hit shutout to lead the Tigers to a 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals, putting LSU one win away from their second national championship in three years. Anderson struck out 10 batters, issued five walks, and hit two batters, skillfully navigating high-pressure moments including a mound visit in the ninth inning before closing out the game. The lone run came in the first inning on an RBI single by Steven Milam after Derek Curiel reached base on a walk. Coastal Carolina's pitcher Cameron Flukey also pitched well, striking out nine over six innings, but the Chanticleers were unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-9. This win ended Coastal Carolina's 26-game winning streak and gave LSU a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, with Game 2 scheduled for Sunday. Anderson's strong performance continues his dominant College World Series run, having allowed just one run and six hits with 17 strikeouts in 16 innings.