1. Waiting one batter too late: LSU's little-used senior starter Russell Reynolds lasted longer than maybe most people imagined, giving up one hit and going one out deep into the Florida fourth when he walked three straight batters. It was clear by Reynolds' second straight walk he was done and reliever Nick Bush was ready in the bullpen. Yet Tigers' coach Paul Mainieri left Reynolds in for one more batter to load the bases before he brought Bush in the game. Bush forced an Austin Langworthy foul out that became a sacrifice fly since LSU shortstop Kramer Robertson had to sprint full bore to make a catch with his back to the plate.
Omaha Stakes: Ron Higgins' Five observations from LSU's CWS championship series opening game 4-3 loss to Florida
