Arkansas Baseball Blows Ninth Inning Lead, Eliminated by LSU at College World Series

The Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to LSU in the semifinals of the College World Series, ending their season in dramatic fashion. Leading 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Arkansas had multiple chances to close out the game, including a potential double play that was not executed, and a critical misplay by left fielder Charles Davalan that allowed LSU to tie the game. LSU ultimately won on a soft liner that grazed off the glove of Arkansas second baseman Cam Kozeal, sending the Tigers to the national championship series against Coastal Carolina. The loss was especially painful because Arkansas had dominated much of the season and had already defeated many top teams, but LSU proved to be their kryptonite. Emotional scenes followed the game, with players consoling Davalan and others breaking down in tears, highlighting the intensity and heartbreak of the moment. Coach Dave Van Horn and the Razorbacks rallied around their players, emphasizing that the defeat was a team loss rather than the fault of individual mistakes.