Here's what to know about why there is a double first base at the CWS: The double first base in college baseball is exactly how it sounds: two bases are connected side by side; though, the second first base is placed on the right side of the first base line in foul territory.

Before the NCAA Baseball Tournament began, we asked our readers how well they thought Arizona would do. Considering the Wildcats had gone 0-2 in the previous two tourneys, it would be understandable if the expectations were low.

The Beavers and Cardinals meet in the opening round of the College World Series Friday night at 4 p.m. in Omaha, Nebraska.

The College World Series begins Friday in Omaha, Nebraska. Here's what to know on the tournament's double elimination format and more.

The Louisville baseball team is making its sixth College World Series appearance. U of L starts bracket play against Oregon State. Follow live updates

Six conferences and an independent will be represented at the College World Series. None were among the final eight in Omaha a year ago.

With five of the eight teams in Omaha entering the NCAA College World Series with shorter than 10-to-1 odds, baseball fans are in for an unpredictable CWS.

Men's College World Series marks a new milestone for the NCAA baseball tournament, with its 75th edition being played at Charles Schwab Stadium. Here are seven storylines to follow at the MCWS.