Coastal Carolina celebrates after winning its first game in the College World Series. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Coastal Carolina broke a 4-4 tie with a three-run rally in the eighth inning, and Dominick Carbone silenced an Arizona threat in the ninth to secure a 7-4 victory Friday in its College World Series opener in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Chanticleers (54-11) extended their winning streak to 24 games in their first trip to Omaha since winning the national title over Arizona in 2016. They’ll return to action Sunday to face No. 8 national seed Oregon State.
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Caden Bodine served as Coastal Carolina’s leadoff hitter, driving in one run. He is a top MLB draft prospect. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Arizona righty starter Owen Kramkowski pitched five innings of three-run baseball on Friday. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Chip Hale has led Arizona to the NCAA Tournament in his first four years, including the College World Series this season. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill is a top MLB draft prospect and has played a key role in the team’s success. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
An Arizona player has bananas on his head during the team’s first game in the College World Series. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Coastal Carolina’s Walker Mitchell (5) Sebastian Alexander (1) celebrate late in the game. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Cameron Flukey pitched in relief for Coastal Carolina, notching four innings and allowing two runs. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Kyler Adams is a student at the University of Nebraska who joined Baseball Prospect Journal as a photographer in 2024. Known for his ability to capture the raw emotion and intensity of sports, he has quickly established himself as a talented visual storyteller. During his time with Baseball Prospect Journal, he has covered major events such as the Big Ten Tournament and the College World Series.
