College World Series

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The 2018 College World Series, held in Omaha, Nebraska, saw Oregon State University claim their third national title in dramatic fashion. The Beavers, led by head coach Pat Casey, faced the Arkansas Razorbacks in a best-of-three championship series. Arkansas won Game 1, 4-1, and was one strike away from securing their first-ever title in Game 2. However, a misplayed foul ball allowed Oregon State another chance, and they capitalized with a 5-3 win to force a decisive Game 3. In the final game, Oregon State’s freshman pitcher Kevin Abel delivered a historic performance, throwing a complete game shutout and striking out 10 batters, leading the Beavers to a 5-0 victory. Abel’s dominance capped off an impressive tournament in which he set a College World Series record with four wins. Offensively, Oregon State was powered by key contributions from players like Adley Rutschman, who was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player. Rutschman had a record-setting 17 hits in the tournament, solidifying his reputation as one of the nation’s top talents. Oregon State’s resilience and timely hitting were defining features of their championship run, making the 2018 College World Series one to remember.