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LSU captured its College World Series opener vs. Arkansas with Kade Anderson delivering a masterful performance.

OMAHA, Neb. — LSU lefty ace Kade Anderson dominated the pitching matchup with Arkansas' Zach Root as the Tigers beat the Razorbacks in 4-1 to push the Hogs to the brink of elimination. Root recorded just five outs before coach Dave Van Horn appeared from the dugout to pull his ace after just 38 pitches.

LSU sophomore left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson was lights out on the mound, as he allowed just three hits and one earned run with seven strikeouts over seven innings. He officially passed Tennessee‘s Liam Doyle strikeout total of 164 with his second punch-out of the game,

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