Live updates: 2024 Men's College World Series (2024)

It only comes down to one more win for Texas A&M to make program history as the Aggies defeated Kentucky 5-1 in Game 8of the Men's College World Series to advance to the semifinals.The Aggies cruised past the Wildcats in the top of the sixth inning when they broke the scoreless tie with a 5-run inning. In addition to timely hitting, Texas A&M starter Ryan Prager pitched a gem allowing no runs in 6.2 innings of work. Prager carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning when Kentucky's Ryan Nicholson singled into right field to break up the no-hit bid.

AGGIES ON 🔝#MCWS x @AggieBaseball pic.twitter.com/EcuWzWyx3J

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 18, 2024

The Aggies advance to the semifinals with an opportunity to secure a spot in the finals for the first time in Texas A&M history. Kentucky's journey continues as they will face Florida at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

The Aggies hit their stride and loaded five runs on the scoreboard in the sixth inning.

With no outs, Texas A&M got two runners in scoring position, then a Hayden Schott single scored Jackson Appel and Jace LaViolette for the first runs of the evening. A walk, a strikeout, and a Kentucky pitching change later, Ali Camarillo slammed an RBI double to deep right field, then Kaeden Kent hit a 2-RBI single. Two Ks ended the inning for Texas A&M, as the Aggies hold a 5-0 advantage.

Lead extended ✅#GigEm x @camarillo_ali x #MCWS pic.twitter.com/Q3aNBQN2IQ

— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) June 18, 2024

Texas A&M and Kentucky are at a 0-0 stalemate through five innings. Both aces have pitched all five innings — UK's Mason Moore has recorded 3 Ks, four hits and a walk and Texas A&M's Ryan Prager has struck out four with no walks or hits allowed.

Here are tonight's starters for, live on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.

The Gators notch a 5-4 win over NC State on Monday afternoon to stay alive in Omaha. Florida's outing was highlighted by Jac Caglianone's 3-run home run in the second inning. Cags was intentionally walked in his two-at bats following the homer. Reliever Brandon Neely earned the win on the bump, pitching three innings, striking out six, and only allowing one walk and one hit.

The Gators will next face the loser of —which is up next at 7 p.m. ET.

Tyler Shelnut hit a solo homer in the top of the fifth for Florida. In the bottom, Garrett Pennington doubled to left field, scored by a Brandon Butterworth double. Florida leads by 1, 5-4, going into the sixth.

SOLO SHELLY 🥳#GoGators | 📺ESPN pic.twitter.com/FiwKy4rDjC

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

On one up and no outs, NC State's Alec Makarewicz ripped a 2-RBI homer to left field to bring the Wolfpack's deficit to one (4-3).Makarewicz has homered in five of his last six contests.

BIG MAK 💥

Third straight game with a homer for @Alec_mak99. pic.twitter.com/Q4IeX3n07F

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

UF's Cade Kurland knotted the score at 1-1 with a sac fly to left field, plating Dale Thomas in the top of the second inning. Next to bat, Jac Caglianone homered to right center with a 116 MPH exit velocity, scoring three more. The Gators nab the lead, 4-1, in the second.

Absolute laser beam. 💥#GoGators // 📺ESPN pic.twitter.com/jz2Pzn0FSz

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

Florida LHP and two-way star Jac Caglianone posted a rocky start on the bump, hitting a batter by pitch and walking two for NC State to load the bases. Brandon Butterworth then singled to left field, drawing in Garrett Pennington for the Wolfpack's first score. NC State finishes the first inning on top, 1-0.

.@SlippinOnButter is one smooth dude 🧈

B1 | Pack 1, FLA 0 pic.twitter.com/Y700BI1NaX

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

Day 4 in Omaha is here. Here are the starting lineups for Florida and NC State — with elimination from the Men's College World Series at stake.

Locked in🔒 pic.twitter.com/4kQwF9QFA6

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 17, 2024

Jac takes the ball. 🔒#GoGators pic.twitter.com/c7JupiEUAf

— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 17, 2024

Yesterday, the first team was eliminated from the Men's College World Series as Florida State took down Virginia 7-3 to send the Cavaliers home. Tennessee continued to take care of business, downing North Carolina 6-1 to advance to Bracket 1's semifinal.

Today, Bracket 2's picture becomes a little clearer. First, Florida and NC State will meet with elimination on the line. Then, Kentucky and Texas A&M will battle for the second MCWS semifinal spot.

Here's the schedule and how to watch all the action for Day 4 of the 2024 MCWS:

(Click or tap gamefor live stats, results.)

• Game 7: Florida vs. NC State(elimination game)
  • ⏰ 2 p.m. ET
  • 📺 ESPN
• Game 8:
  • ⏰ 7 p.m. ET
  • 📺 ESPN2

Follow here for live updates throughout each game. We'll highlight big plays, scores and more.

Click or tap here for the full bracket.

Tennessee held North Carolina to just one run,WinningGame 6 of the MCWS 6-1to advance to the MCWS semifinals. The highlight of Sunday's showdown was a 3-run homer in the bottom of the fourth from Kavares Tears. UNC managed to belt a homer in the top of the sixth, but it wasn't enough to counter Tennessee's hot bats and dominant pitching.

.@kavares_tears23 RIPS IT OUTTA HERE 👋#MCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @Vol_Baseball pic.twitter.com/FlSWAR7jSs

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 17, 2024

🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS

The action continues tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET with a battle between Florida and NC State followed by

UNC's Vance Honeycutt shifts the momentum to North Carolina, slamming a home run to left center. The Volunteers were able to stifle UNC's other scoring opportunities in the inning, tagging out Anthony Donofrio stealing second and stranding Casey Cook at third. Tennessee leads in the middle of the 6th, 4-1.

HONEYCUTT H💣 MER!!!

📺 ESPN2 | @DiamondHeels | #MCWS

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— ACC Baseball (@ACCBaseball) June 17, 2024

The Vols make more noise at the plate, with designated hitter Reese Chapman swatting a dinger 411 feet to right field. Tennessee ace Drew Beam has shut out the Tar Heels thus far, pitching 5 innings with 7 strikeouts. Vols are up 4-0.