LSU crowned champs, Aaron Judge's biggest MVP threat + must-see starting pitchers' duel
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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about LSU's impressive 10-1 postseason run this year, led by head coach Jay Johnson, and why the title seemed inevitable yet again for the boys from the bayou. They also discuss the controversial moment in game two that saw Coastal's head coach, Kevin Schnall, get ejected in the 1st inning.
Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan highlight the incredible offensive season from Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and whether he's a legitimate threat to Aaron Judge for the American League Most Valuable Player. They also recap all the weekend action, including Shohei Ohtani taking the mound for his second start of the season, Rafael Devers facing off against the Boston Red Sox and a must-see pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski.
(2:01) - The Opener: LSU wins it all
(26:21) - How Sweep It Is: Brewers sweep Twins
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(35:15) - Around The League
(45:48) - Can Cal overtake Judge?
(50:55) - Devers takes on Sox
(53:10) - Turbo Mode weekend recap
(Photo by Nik Pennington/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
(Photo by Nik Pennington/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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