Kade Anderson stats vs Coastal Carolina: LSU ace tosses shutout in national title series
LSU baseball ace Kade Anderson ended his college career with a bang on June 21 at the College World Series.
The left-handed pitcher, expected to be a top five pick in the upcoming MLB draft, was completely dominant against Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the national championship series, tossing a complete-game shutout to end the Chanticleers' 26-game win streak in the 1-0 win. The complete-game shutout was the first in the College World Series national championship series since 2018.
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The draft-eligible sophomore is almost assuredly done for the season, as he threw 130 pitches on Saturday night. LSU can clinch the national title with a win on June 22, with Coastal Carolina hoping to force an if-necessary Game 3 on June 23.
Anderson extended his nation-leading strikeout total to 180 on the season. He entered the game with an 11-1 record and a 3.44 ERA in 110 innings.
Anderson walked five batters and hit two others, but his performance was still more-than good enough to take Game 1.
Here's a look at Kade Anderson's highlights and final line from his powerful final collegiate start against Coastal Carolina in the national championship series:
Kade Anderson stats vs Coastal Carolina
Kade Anderson highlights vs Coastal Carolina
Here's a look at Anderson's top highlights against the Chanticleers on Saturday:
ANDY FINISHES IT 🥶TIGERS WIN! TIGERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/tIclJpJ3G6
FIRE US UP, 32 🔥@KadeAnderson32 | ESPN pic.twitter.com/iGXQrVKw5C
Andy collects his 8th strikeout in a 1-2-3 inning📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/2DmGZ62UZv
Strikin' Out The Side 🔥@KadeAnderson32 | ESPN pic.twitter.com/fRAWtIhnHh
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