What happened to Alex Milazzo? LSU catcher exits Game 3 of College World Series Finals early

LSU Tigers catcher Alex Milazzo injured himself in the fourth inning of the final game of the Men's College World Series.

The incident occurred in the top of the fourth with Milazzo attempting to complete a run. Cade Beloso hit a single to right field that moved the LSU catcher toward third from first. With the throw arriving late, Milazzo continued his run to home plate.

On his way to the plate, he had to leap over Florida catcher BT Riopelle who missed the tag. Milazzo then landed awkwardly on the plate and immediately fell to the ground in a lot of pain. He was helped off the field by the training staff to a standing ovation from the majority of the crowd who were LSU Tigers supporters.

LSU was leading 10-2 at this stage. Hayden Travinski replaced Milazzo as he left the field. He returned to the dugout in the bottom of the fifth with the help of an orthopedic boot. Reports suggested that the LSU catcher suffered a fractured shin and won't be requiring surgery.

Milazzo has been hitting .281 this year with 15 RBIs and 27 hits. As per the Tigers roster, he still has three years of eligibility left.

LSU did not miss Milazzo as they ended up winning by an 18-4 score to take the showcase series 2-1 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Alex Milazzo gets carried onto the field by teammate Paul Skenes to celebrate

The LSU players showed a lot of camaraderie after their win. Pitcher Paul Skenes carried Milazzo onto the field as their entire team jumped to celebrate after they got the last out. The joy of the moment was captured on video.

The LSU Tigers won their seventh NCAA Division-I Men's College World Series and their first since 2009. They also made it to the final in 2017 but interestingly lost to Florida that time around.