OMAHA, Neb. — Bobby Dalbec pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Zach Gibbons drove in three runs and Arizona beat Oklahoma State 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the College World Series finals.

Dalbec (11-5), drafted as a third baseman by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of this year’s draft, was pitching against the Cowboys (43-22) for the second time in five days. He lost 1-0 on Monday despite allowing only one run in eight innings. This time he allowed only two baserunners over his last four innings. He struck out six and is leading the NCAA tournament with 33 strikeouts in his five appearances.

Arizona (48-22) will face Coastal Carolina (53-17) in the best-of three finals that will begin Monday. Coastal Carolina advanced with a 7-5 win over Texas Christian.


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