The bad news for LSU: Game 2 was a historically bad defeat. No team has ever scored more runs, hit more homers or notched more hits than Florida did in its 24-4 romp.
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The good news for LSU: That win only evened the series between the two teams following the Tigers' 4-3 Game 1 victory. And on Monday, the 2023 Men's College World Series will come down to a Game 3 to determine which team will leave Omaha as champion.
Florida was largely quiet in Game 1 against Ty Floyd, who struck out a record 17 batters in eight innings of work. But the offense roared to life in Game 2 with six home runs and 23 hits.
The Tigers might have an answer for that in Game 3. All eyes will be on ace Paul Skenes, who could make an appearance for the Tigers pitching on three days' rest after throwing more than 120 pitches in a win against Wake Forest. Additionally, the Tigers could turn to Thatcher Hurd, a top 2024 draft prospect who also pitched extensively in the win against the Demon Deacons on Thursday.
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LSU coach Jay Johnson was noncommittal after Sunday's loss about whether Skenes would be available to pitch on Monday.
Florida will almost certainly counter with two-way star Jac Caglianone. The slugger, who leads NCAA Division I hitters with 33 home runs after launching two on Sunday, also leads all Florida starting pitchers with a 3.68 ERA in 73 1/3 innings of work this season. He has allowed only a run on seven hits and six walks across 10 1/3 innings in the College World Series.'
The Sporting News has all the information you need to watch the decisive game in the 2023 Men's College World Series finals.
What channel is LSU vs. Florida on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
ESPN will conclude its coverage of the College World Series with the last game of the finals. Karl Ravech will be on the play-by-play with Eduardo Perez and Ben McDonald providing analysis. Dani Wexelman will be reporting from the dugouts and field level.
LSU vs. Florida start time
- First pitch: 7 p.m. ET
Monday's winner-take-all clash between the Gators and Tigers will start at 7 p.m. ET from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.
LSU vs. Florida live stream
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
ESPN will broadcast the game on its cable channel, but for those who have cut the cord, there will be the option to stream it on ESPN's service, ESPN+, or with Fubo, which carries ESPN and offers a free trial.
College World Series schedule 2023
The Tigers edged Florida in Game 1. The Gators bashed the Tigers in Game 2. Both count the same in the College World Series finals as the two teams head to a decisive Game 3 on Monday.
Here's how the series has shaped up:
Saturday, June 24: College World Series finals Game 1
| Result |
|---|
| LSU 4, Florida 3 (11 inn.) |
Sunday, June 25: College World Series finals Game 2
| Result |
|---|
| Florida 24, LSU 4 |
Monday, June 27: College World Series finals Game 3
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| LSU vs. Florida | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
