The Chanticleers extend their win streak to 25 straight games and are in the driver’s seat to reach the national championship series.

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.

Coastal Carolina has continued winning even after the retirement of coach Gary Gilmore. The Chanticleers are in the College World Series for the second time.

Arizona and Coastal Carolina kick off the 75th College World Series on Friday in a rematch of the 2016 Championship Series. Both teams come into Omaha as some of the

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

After Coastal Carolina swept SEC power Auburn last week, CCU baseball fans are already making plans to head to Omaha, Neb., for the College World Series.