The Oregon State University baseball team is competing in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska for the first time since 2018.
The Daily Barometer has compiled a list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding the tournament here.
Q: How is the tournament organized?
A: The eight remaining teams are split into two double-elimination brackets of four teams. A team must lose twice to be eliminated from the tournament. The winner of each bracket will face off in the finals in a best-of-three series.
Q: How have the Beavers done so far?
A: OSU has won one game and lost one game. Their only route to the finals is winning the next two games.
Q: Where can I watch the College World Series?
A: Every upcoming game will be broadcast on ESPN, except for the second game of the finals, which will air on ABC. Any streaming service with ESPN included, such as YouTube TV or Fubo, will also have the games available to stream.
Q: How have the Beavers performed in past tournaments?
A: The Beavs have won the championship three times: in 2006, 2007, and 2018. They are one of two teams who have taken home the title three times since the tournament expanded to include super regionals in 1999, along with Louisiana State University. The Beavs have not returned to Omaha since their last championship win.
Q: Who else is playing in the CWS?
A: OSU’s four-team bracket also includes the University of Louisville, Coastal Carolina University, and the University of Arizona. The other bracket is made up by UCLA, the University of Arkansas, Murray State University, and LSU. The winners of the two brackets will face off in the finals.
The Daily Barometer will continue its coverage of the College World Series as it progresses.