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.

OMAHA — Arizona was hoping to get some payback Sunday at the College World Series in its rematch against Louisville.

Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick (left) talks with pitcher Gage Wood during a game against Murray State on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

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The CWS often boils down to manufactured runs. Arizona will have to hammer out four games worth of them just to make the championship series. Step one: Winning the 1