LSU suffered a painful setback against Wake Forest on Monday night. The Tigers saw a 2-0 lead slip away and then struggled to get anything going at the plate against the Demon Deacons' bullpen.
They have a chance to earn another shot at Wake.
LSU will face Tennessee in a College World Series elimination game Tuesday night. The Volunteers are coming off a comeback win over Stanford on Monday.
Tennessee has earned a reputation for not backing down. It has overcome four-run deficits in the super regionals and now the College World Series. With Paul Skenes, Ty Floyd and Thatcher Hurd all unavailable, LSU will have to dig deep into its pitching staff and find a way to get 27 outs against a relentless Volunteers lineup.
A loss on Tuesday would mark the end of the line for Tennessee or LSU. All eyes will be on projected top-two MLB Draft pick Dylan Crews, who didn't record a hit for the Tigers against Wake Forest on Monday and could be playing his final collegiate game against Tennessee.
The winner will advance to the semifinals and face Wake Forest. It would then need back-to-back wins to knock out the Demon Deacons and reach the finals.
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Here's what you need to know to know to watch LSU face Tennessee in the College World Series on Tuesday.
What channel is LSU vs. Tennessee on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
ESPN will broadcast Tuesday night's elimination game between LSU and Tennessee.
Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Eduardo Perez (analyst) and Kyle Peterson (analyst) will be on the call from Omaha, while Kris Budden will be the on-site reporter.
LSU vs. Tennessee start time
- First pitch: 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)
First pitch between LSU and Tennessee is set for 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local time).
The Tigers and Volunteers will be the second game of the day in Omaha; TCU and Oral Roberts will face off in an elimination game at 2 p.m. ET. If the Horned Frogs and Golden Eagles play a game half as good as their thrilling matchup last week, then Tuesday will be poised to be another exciting day of baseball.
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LSU vs. Tennessee live stream
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
There will be several options to stream the College World Series matchup between LSU and Tennessee, including Fubo, which offers a free trial. Fans can also find the game on ESPN+.
College World Series schedule 2023
The winner of Tuesday night's LSU vs. Tennessee game won't have much time to rest.
The Tigers or Volunteers will face Wake Forest on Wednesday night, meaning one of these teams will have to win three games in three days (four games in four days, in Tennessee's case) if it wants to reach the College World Series finals.
Here's a complete look at the remaining College World Series schedule.
Tuesday, June 20
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 9: TCU vs. Oral Roberts | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 10: Tennessee vs. LSU | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, June 21
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 11: Florida vs. Game 9 winner | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 12: Wake Forest vs. Game 10 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, June 22
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 11 rematch (if Game 6 winner loses) | 2 p.m. | ESPN or ESPN2, Fubo |
| Game 12 rematch (if Game 8 winner loses) | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
Saturday, June 24: College World Series finals Game 1
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Sunday, June 25: College World Series finals Game 2
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner | 3 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Monday, June 26: College World Series finals Game 3*
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
* - If necessary