Third seeded Louisiana State University beat the number one seeded Texas Longhorns in Game 3 of the College World Series, clinching a national championship.
LSU and Texas split the first two games of the best of three series. LSU won 7-6 in 11 innings in game one. LSU was down to their last out in the ninth, however tied the game, and eventually won. In game two, Taylor Jungmann pitched a complete game for the Longhorns who won 5-1.
In game three, outfielder and first round draft pick Jared Mitchell provided LSU with an early lead with a three run home run. Texas tied the game at four, however Mikie Mathtook's RBI double broke the tie putting the Tigers ahead. LSU didn't look back as they won 11-4.
The championship is the sixth in LSU history, and first since 2000.
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