Our predictions and picks for Day 4 of the 2025 College World Series, featuring Arkansas vs. Murray State and LSU vs. UCLA.

Arizona starter Smith Bailey held that 3-1 lead until the seventh inning, when Louisville led off with a Garret Pike double and bunt single from Neighbors. Bailey was relieved by Garrett Hicks, who allowed a sacrifice fly by Lucas Moore.

With Paul Skenes waving on FaceTime, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, center right, poses with Todd Graves, second from left, and friends following game four of the College World Series between the Tigers and the Razorbacks, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. LSU defeated Arkansas 4-1.

Omaha, Nebraska, the longtime home of the College World Series, first popped up on Mavrick Rizy’s radar when his brother, Kyle, was being pursued by college recruiters six or so years ago. The Fiskdale resident added making a trip to the Cornhusker State to his baseball bucket list.

Louisiana State University baseball and Major League Baseball have an interesting tie that could impact the future of baseball development. Aside from being a renowned collegiate powerhouse that consistently pumps out big league talent (Paul Skenes,