ESPN Cleveland Sports Daily - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 presented by CHI Memorial

The Atlanta Braves pulled off a dramatic 5-4 win over the New York Mets in 10 innings last night, continuing their strong play at home. The two teams meet again tonight at 7:15, with coverage available on Mix 104.1 and ESPN Cleveland 101.3. Pre- and post-game coverage is presented by Cleveland Plywood.

At the College World Series, UCLA saw its tournament run come to an end after dropping back-to-back games. The Bruins first fell to LSU, 9-5, before being eliminated by Arkansas in a 7-3 defeat. Earlier in the day, Louisville edged out Oregon State 7-6, sending the Beavers home as well. Today's semifinal matchups feature Coastal Carolina taking on Louisville at 2 p.m., followed by LSU and Arkansas squaring off at 7 p.m. with a trip to the championship series on the line.

In the NHL, the Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers last night, securing their second straight title and further cementing their place as a powerhouse in professional hockey.

And don’t miss a special guest on The Drive this afternoon—former SEC on CBS host Tony Barnhart will join the show on ESPN Cleveland 101.3 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the state of college football.