In what turned out to be the longest game by innings and time in the seven-year history of the College World Series, LSU rallied to beat Texas 7-6 on Monday night in the first game of the CWS.
The Tigers scored two runs on a DJ LeMahieu double in the ninth inning to force extra innings and then Mikie Mahtook singled in the winning run for LSU in the 11th. It was the first game the Longhorns lost in 40 games this season when they led heading into the ninth.
Here are some other fast facts from LSU’s victory over Texas:
• LSU has won nine times this season when it trailed in the seventh inning or later.
• The teams combined for a CWS-record seven solo home runs.
• Texas ace Chance Ruffin tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, while LSU starter Louis Coleman struggled and gave up five homers in six innings.
• LSU’s last six runs were scored with two outs.
• The Tigers improved to 44-6 when they score first.
Game 2 will be played tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET.
