The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament kicked off with a flurry of action as sixteen double‑elimination regionals spread across the country began play this week.
Opening Day in Austin
In the Austin regional, the Longhorns opened their campaign with a 19‑1 victory over Holy Cross, a performance that highlighted both power and precision.
A Pitcher’s Dominance
Texas pitchers combined for eight shutout innings before Holy Cross finally broke through in the ninth, scoring a single run that ended the streak.
The offense was relentless, plating runs in each of the eight innings they batted, with Anthony Pack Jr. and Aiden Robbins accounting for five of the team’s home runs.
Next up, Texas will meet the survivor of the Santa Barbara versus Tarleton State matchup on Saturday, a contest that could determine the regional champion.