LSU Wins Baseball National Championship
Tigers Defeat Florida in Game 3 of College World Series Finals
LSU claimed the national title Monday night, defeating Florida 10-4 in Game 3 of the 2023 College World Series finals.
The Tigers jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning off of Florida starter Hunter Barco. LSU added another run in the second inning and two more in the third to take a 6-0 lead.
Florida got on the board with a run in the fourth inning, but LSU answered back with two more runs in the fifth to extend its lead to 8-1. The Gators scored three runs in the sixth inning to cut the lead to 8-4, but LSU held on for the win.
LSU pitcher Paul Skenes earned the win, allowing four runs on seven hits over 6.1 innings. Devin Fontenot pitched the final 2.2 innings to earn the save.
With the win, LSU wins its first national championship since 2009 and its sixth overall. The Tigers finished the season with a 58-12 record.
Conclusion
LSU's victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. The Tigers overcame adversity all season long, and they never gave up on their dream of winning a national championship. LSU's victory is a reminder that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and work hard.
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