Coastal Carolina Baseball Extends Win Streak With 7-4 Victory Over Arizona

Men’s College World Series 2025: Coastal Carolina Extends Win Streak With 7-4 Victory Over Arizona

The 2025 Men’s College World Series began with fireworks, as No. 13 Coastal Carolina pulled off a clutch 7-4 win over Arizona on Friday to remain undefeated in 24 straight games. The Chanticleers broke a 4-4 tie with a three-run rally in the bottom of the eighth, securing their place in the winners’ bracket and reaffirming their status as one of the most dangerous teams in Omaha.

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After a quiet first inning, Coastal took advantage of an error by Arizona pitcher Owen Kramkowski in the second, loading the bases. Outfielder Wells Sykes capitalized with a two-run single, giving the Chanticleers an early 2-0 lead.

Arizona struck back in the fourth. Mason White launched a solo home run, followed by back-to-back doubles that allowed Adonys Guzman to score and tie the game at 2-2.

In the fifth, Coastal Carolina regained the lead 3-2 when Blagen Pado singled to bring Blake Barthol home. But the game quickly turned again. In a wild sixth inning, Chanticleer reliever Cameron Flukey hit three consecutive batters, allowing Arizona to tie the game and then take a 4-3 lead on an RBI grounder from Garen Caulfield.

Coastal responded in the bottom half with a run-scoring hit from Caden Bodine, making it 4-4.

The next two innings were locked in a tie until the bottom of the eighth, when the Chanticleers exploded. With two outs, Sykes doubled, followed by an RBI single from Sebastian Alexander to take a 5-4 lead. After an intentional walk to Bodine, Barthol smashed a two-run double to give Coastal a 7-4 advantage.

Arizona put up a final fight in the top of the ninth, getting a double from Andrew Cain and a single from Tommy Splaine, but a key double play ended their hopes.

🔥 Key Performances:

• Wells Sykes (Coastal Carolina): 2 RBIs, 2B, key rally starter
• Blake Barthol (Coastal Carolina): Game-sealing 2-RBI double
• Mason White (Arizona): Solo HR, 2 runs scored
• Caden Bodine (Coastal Carolina): 1 RBI, intentional walk in eighth

🏆 What’s Next:

• Coastal Carolina advances to face Oregon State (who defeated Louisville 4-3) on Sunday.
• Arizona drops into the elimination game vs. Louisville. It’s win-or-go-home for the Wildcats.

🥤 Jell-O Shot Challenge 2025 Update: LSU Takes the Lead

The legendary Jell-O Shot Challenge at Rocco’s in Omaha is back—and LSU fans are off to another roaring start. After buying 1,993 shots by 5 p.m. CT, the Tigers are already ahead of last year’s historic pace, when they set a record with 68,888 shots in 2023.

But Coastal Carolina (1,137 shots) and Murray State (1,274 shots) are close behind, making it a three-way race. The Chanticleers briefly led Murray State earlier in the day, but the Racers surged ahead during a spirited afternoon.

Whether it’s on the diamond or at the bar, the 2025 CWS is already delivering unforgettable drama—and maybe another record-breaking celebration.