We’ve got drama in the dirt. Louisville baseball is putting on a show in Omaha, delivering walk-offs, redemption arcs, and postseason magic as they fight through the College World Series bracket.

In this special edition, we’re breaking down:

• 🔥 A thrilling 7–6 walk-off win over Oregon State

• 👑 Eddie King Jr.’s hero moment and Alex Alicea’s redemption

• 🧢 What to expect in Wednesday’s semifinal showdown with Coastal Carolin

Editor’s Note: In yesterday’s newsletter, we were too eager to hit publish and mistakenly said that Louisville would face Coastal Carolina in Tuesday’s CWS elimination game. In reality, their opponent was Oregon State. They’ll face Coastal Carolina tomorrow.

Let’s get into it. 👇

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LOUISVILLE LIVES ON AT OMAHA!

⚾ Walk-Off Win! Cards Eliminate Oregon State 7–6

Louisville baseball is Omaha’s comeback crew. In a tense elimination game Tuesday, Eddie King Jr. lifted a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to score Alex Alicea, securing a 7–6 win over Oregon State and sending the Cards into the College World Series semifinals.

The walk-off capped a game full of grit, redemption, and timely swings:

💪 Big Plays + Bigger Moments:

• Eddie King Jr.: 2 hits, 3 RBI, and the walk-off sac fly that brought the crowd to its feet. His postseason magic continues.

• Redemption Arc: After an error in the top of the ninth tied the game, Alex Alicea drew a walk, advanced on two errors, and scored the winning run. He was given the team’s MVP shirt.

• Pitching Grit: Brennyn Cutts struck out a season-high 7 in just his second Louisville start. Tucker Biven came in clutch again, earning the win and striking out two in the final inning.

• Power Show: Jake Munroe launched a 394-foot, two-run bomb. Zion Rose followed with a solo shot of his own—his 13th homer of the year.

• Timely Escapes: In the sixth, with the bases loaded and no outs, Justin West and the Cards allowed just one run. A massive hold.

QUOTE OF THE GAME

ON DECK FOR THE CARDS

🔜 Next Up: Oregon State

• When: Wednesday, 1 p.m. CST

• Where: Charles Schwab Field, Omaha

• What’s At Stake: A win over the Chanticleers, who haven't lost in the CWS bracket, would cause the teams to play again Thursday at a time yet to be determined.