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Something has to give in tonight’s College World Series winner’s bracket matchup between LSU and Oregon State. The Tigers have won 17 in a row, while the Beavers have won 22 straight. Oregon State is an impressive 55-4 on the season, but Coach Paul Mainieri says they can be defeated:
Cut 16 (09) “have a chance”

While the Beavers have an impressive win-loss record, their strength of schedule ranks 81st in the country according to warrenolan.com.

Plus their best pitcher is not at the College World Series. Luke Heimlich made the decision not to travel to Omaha, after it was revealed he’s a registered sex offender. OSU will send sophomore right-hander Bryce Fehmel to the hill. LSU will start freshman right-hander Eric Walker, who is 8-1 with a 3.46 ERA. First pitch is set for 6pm.

LSU Junior outfielder Greg Deichmann has been named a first-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, D1 Baseball.com and Perfect Game/Rawlings.

LSU Junior pitcher Alex Lange has been voted a second-team All-American by the ABCA, and D1 Baseball.com, and Tigers senior shortstop Kramer Robertson has received honorable mention All-America recognition from Perfect Game/Rawlings.

Ragin’ Cajuns baseball juniors Gunner Leger and Wyatt Marks were named to the 2017 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America teams, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced on this weekend.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead is expected to miss four to six months due to shoulder surgery. The report said the procedure is scheduled for today and will repair a torn labrum.

North DeSoto’s Emma Callie Delafield has earned the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Miss Softball award.