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**Coastal Carolina, Oregon State Notch Thrilling Wins on Opening Day of College World Series**

**OMAHA, Neb. –** The 2025 Men’s College World Series got off to an electrifying start Friday, with No. 13 Coastal Carolina and No. 8 Oregon State securing hard-fought victories in their opening matchups.

Coastal Carolina, boasting the best record in Division I, extended its winning streak to 24 games with a 7-4 triumph over Arizona. The Chanticleers broke a 4-4 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning, capitalizing on clutch hitting. After Wells Sykes reached second, Sebastian Alexander drove him in with an RBI single. Blake Barthol then delivered a two-run double, sending Alexander and Caden Bodine home to give Coastal Carolina a commanding lead. While Arizona threatened in the ninth, a crucial double play sealed the win for the Chanticleers.

Earlier in the day, Coastal Carolina overcame a 4-4 tie with a few clutch doubles in the bottom of the eighth. Arizona came alive in the top of the fourth, starting with a solo homer from shortstop Mason White, but the Chanticleers rallied with Sykes hitting a two-run single to put Coastal Carolina on the board.

In the late game, Oregon State edged Louisville 4-3 in a dramatic affair that saw both stellar pitching and late-inning heroics. Gavin Turley delivered a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth after the Beavers had surrendered a two-run lead. Aiva Arquette, a top MLB Draft prospect, sparked the rally with a single before scoring the winning run.

The win, however, was not without its tense moments. Defensive miscues from both Turley and Arquette contributed to Louisville’s ninth-inning rally, nearly spoiling a brilliant performance from freshman pitcher Dax Whitney. Whitney, considered a potential first-round pick in the future, struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings.

Oregon State advances to face Coastal Carolina in their next game, while Louisville will battle Arizona in an elimination game on Sunday.

Beyond the on-field action, the College World Series is known for its lively fan culture, particularly the Jell-O shot competition at Rocco’s Pizza & Cantina. LSU, the reigning champion in this off-field contest, is currently leading the pack with 4,410 shots purchased as of Friday night. Murray State and Coastal Carolina are also in contention, setting the stage for a potentially record-breaking competition.

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