LSU DAILY NEWS

With the MLB Draft looming on July 13, Anderson’s Game 1 masterpiece may have been his final act as a Tiger. Projected as a top-five pick—he’s poised to follow in the footsteps of LSU legends like Skenes and Ben McDonald.

Several key matchups are likely to influence the outcome of this series. One intriguing battle will be between LSU's power pitching and West Virginia's contact-oriented hitting strategy. LSU must utilize their strikeout ability to stifle the Mountaineers' offensive efforts. Meanwhile, West Virginia will need to rely on their discipline at the plate to make solid contact against formidable pitchers.