Murray State vs UCLA baseball live updates: Start time, TV channel

Murray State baseball looks to keep its magical run going with another upset when it faces No. 15 UCLA in the opening round of the College World Series on Saturday.

It won’t be easy for the Racers, however, as UCLA is undefeated in the NCAA tournament and is playing its best baseball at the right time.

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Murray State lost Game 1 of the Durham Super Regional before rattling off back-to-back wins over Duke to become the fourth No. 4 regional seed to ever reach Omaha, Nebraska.

The Bruins are making their first CWS appearance since 2013, after they had a four-year stretch from 2010-13 with three CWS appearances. UCLA last won the national championship that season and was the runner-up in 2010.

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Murray State vs UCLA baseball live score

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Murray State vs UCLA baseball live updates

Left fielder Dan Tauken makes a fantastic over-the-shoulder catch for the third out of the third inning, on a play that would’ve potentially scored two runs for UCLA. Murray State still trails 2-0 after getting out of the frame unscathed.

Racers put runners on first and second with one out after back-to-back singles from Jonathan Hogart and Dustin Mercer but can’t capitalize in the third inning after 3- and 4-hole hitters Carson Garner and Dominic Decker both flyout to the left fielder.

UCLA takes a 2-0 lead on an RBI single by Dean West, which scores Cashel Dugger from third base.

West, however, is thrown out at first after rounding the base while thinking to advance to second before right fielder Dustin Mercer fires to first base for the second out of the inning. UCLA leads 2-0 after two innings.

Michael Barnett strikes out the leadoff hitter before walking a batter but forces an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play to the next hitter. Barnett needs 10 pitches in the second inning.

Nic Schutte limits UCLA to one run, as he picks up two huge strikeouts with bases loaded before getting an inning-ending groundout. The Bruins lead 1-0 and are unable to capitalize on the scoring chance.

UCLA takes a 1-0 lead after Nic Schutte walks his third batter of the game, which scores Dean West from third base. The Bruins still have based loaded with no outs.

Murray State’s Nic Schutte also struggling with command early, as he walks consecutive UCLA hitters to start the first inning. Schutte then leaves a pitch over the middle for Mulivai Levu, who singles to right field to load the bases.

UCLA with a chance to do some big damage early with no outs.

UCLA pitcher Michael Barnett is still settling in, as he needs 27 pitches to get out of the inning, despite striking out a pair of Murray State hitters. Barnett is still working on homing in his command, as he walked two batters, with both of his strikeouts coming on full counts.

• UCLA: RHP Michael Barnett (12-1, 4.09 ERA)
• Murray State: RHP Nic Schutte (11-6, 4.85 ERA)

1. LF Dean West
2. SS Roch Cholowsky
3. 1B Mulivau Levu
4. 2B Roman Martin
5. RF AJ Salgado
6. CF Payton Brennan
7. DH Blake Balsz
8. C Cashel Dugger
9. 2B Phoenix Call

1. CF Jonathan Hogart
2. RF Dustin Mercer
3. 3B Carson Garner
4. 2B Dom Decker
5. 1B Luke Mistone
6. C Will Vierling
7. LF Dan Tauken
8. DH Nico Bermeo
9. SS Connor Cunningham

What time does Murray State vs UCLA baseball start?

• Time: 2 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, June 14
• Location: Charles Schwab Field Omaha (Omaha, Nebraska)

Murray State-UCLA is set for a 2 p.m. ET first pitch on Saturday, June 14, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.

What TV channel is Murray State vs UCLA baseball on today?

• TV channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app, ESPN+

Murray State vs. UCLA at the College World Series will air live on ESPN, with streaming options on the ESPN app (with a TV provider login) or ESPN+, which requires a subscription.

College World Series schedule

All times Eastern

Friday, June 13

• Game 1: (13) Coastal Carolina 7, Arizona 4
• Game 2: (8) Oregon State 4, Louisville 3

Saturday, June 14

• Game 3: Murray State vs. (15) UCLA | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 4: (6) LSU vs. (3) Arkansas | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Sunday, June 15

• Game 5: Arizona vs. Louisville | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 6: (13) Coastal Carolina vs. (8) Oregon State | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (ESPN+)

Monday, June 16

• Game 7: Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 8: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Tuesday, June 17

• Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 10: Winner of Game 7 vs. Loser of Game 8 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Wednesday, June 18

• Game 11 (semifinals): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 9 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 12 (semifinals): Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 12 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)

Thursday, June 19

• Game 13 (if-necessary semifinals): Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 9 | TBD | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 14 (if-necessary semifinals): Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 12 | TBD | ESPN (ESPN+)

CWS finals

• Game 1 (June 21): Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)
• Game 2 (June 22): Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
• Game 3 (June 23) (if necessary): Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (ESPN+)