Zion Rose dropped in an opposite field single down the right-field line to drive in Jake Munroe and Eddie King Jr. to give Louisville a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning. Munroe led off the eighth by reaching on an error by Arizona shortstop Mason White. King and Tague Davis followed with consecutive singles, setting up Rose's RBI hit.

Zion Rose singled to give Louisville its first lead during a six-run eighth inning and the Cardinals knocked Arizona out of the College World Series with an 8-3 win.

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"Sometimes just a little tough love, sometimes it's a little kick in the rear," Louisville coach Dan McDonnell said.

Louisville not only avoids going 0-2 in the College World Series for the third time in six all-time trips, they also complete season sweep over Arizona. The Cardinals previously took down the Wildcats, 13-1 in eight innings, back on Feb. 16 down in Arlington, Texas for the Shriners Children's College Classic.

How else to watch the games and join the conversation: GO FURTHER Eight things to know about the 2025 NCAA Men’s College World Series field LSU pitcher Kade Anderson is in complete control. He has walked two but hasn't allowed a hit through the first three innings.