Oregon State and Louisville Face Elimination in CWS

OMAHA, NE – Six teams are vying for the college baseball national title as the College World Series continues. Oregon State and Louisville faced off in a pivotal elimination game on June 17, 2025. Both teams were determined to keep their championship hopes alive.

The game proved intense with the score tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning. Oregon State’s Kellan Oakes struggled, leading to a challenging situation for the Beavers.

Oregon State managed to tie the game earlier in the ninth with Tyce Peterson’s ground ball allowing two runs to score, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. “This team always does it the hard way,” said ESPN’s Kris Budden, reflecting on Oregon State’s knack for dramatic conclusions.

With the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the ninth, Louisville’s bats were ready. However, Oregon State remained aggressive, challenging a catcher’s interference call that ultimately did not go in their favor. Louisville had the winning run 90 feet from home plate.

Pressure mounted as Matt Klein reached first base on the catcher’s interference, putting two on for Louisville. The atmosphere at Charles Schwab Field was electric, with fans brimming with excitement as each play unfolded.

In a crucial moment, Aiva Arquette‘s earlier score helped tie the game, but the game-winner came from Gavin Turley, who hit a double to score Arquette and secure a walk-off victory for Oregon State.

This win marked Oregon State’s fourth walk-off win of the season, highlighting their resilience in high-pressure situations. “What a finish!” one spectator exclaimed as the game concluded.

The dramatic matchup set the tone for the next round, where Oregon State is set to face Coastal Carolina, aiming for a place in the championship game.