Louisville clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, June, securing their first College World Series berth since 2019 in a tense Super Regional finale at Jim Patterson Stadium.
How the Game Unfolded.
Miami struck first with a two-run homer from Max Galvin in the third inning, but Louisville quickly responded. Zion Rose’s RBI double and a fielder’s choice from Bayram Hot tied the game in the fourth. Despite both teams squandering scoring opportunities, Louisville’s bullpen held firm, stranding Miami runners in key moments.
The decisive blow came in the seventh: Eddie King Jr. delivered a clutch two-out double, driving in the go-ahead run after Miami’s center fielder missed a diving catch. Louisville’s relievers, including Jake Schweitzer and Justin West, combined to shut down the Hurricanes in the late innings, with Brennyn Cutts recording the final out under pressure.
Series Recap.
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Game: Louisville dominated 8-1.
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Game: Miami bounced back with a 9-6 win, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3.
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Game: Louisville held off Miami 3-2 to punch their ticket to Omaha.
What’s Next.
With the win, Louisville (40-22) advances to the 2025 College World Series, marking their sixth appearance in program history. Miami’s season ends at 35-27 after a hard-fought series.
All eyes now turn to Omaha, where Louisville looks to build on their momentum and chase their first national title.
