Coastal Carolina broke open a tie game with three runs in the eighth inning, Dominick Carbone shut down an Arizona threat in the ninth, and the Chanticleers opened the College World Series with a 7-4 victory.

After winning the 1980 CWS, Crist was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and played four seasons in the minor Leagues. He then became a coach, and then a major league scout, where he signed some legendary players like U of A’s Kenny Lofton, Chip Hale, along with other great players like Albert Pujols.

As for the Wildcats, they found themselves in a similar situation in their opener vs. No. 13 Coastal Carolina. All tied up heading to the eighth, Coastal was able to break through and plate three runs in the bottom of the frame to capture a 7-4 win.

Arizona baseball's Tony Pluta was named the Stopper of the Year by the National College Baseball Writers Association.

Coastal Carolina and Arizona baseball face off in the College World Series today. Here's where to watch and start time:

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