Texas eyes College World Series berth in Austin
The Texas Longhorns are on the brink of a historic return to the College World Series after a dominant 11‑3 victory over the Oregon Ducks in the opening game of the Austin Super Regional. Adrian Rodriguez was the offensive catalyst, driving in five runs and setting the tone for the team.
Starter Dylan Volantis, a Thousand Oaks native, entered the game with high expectations but could not find his command, as Oregon left multiple runners on base in almost every inning without capitalizing.
Texas answered with power, as Casey Borba and Ethan Mendoza each launched long home runs that stretched the lead and energized the home crowd.
What’s at stake
If the Longhorns secure a win tonight, they will travel to Omaha for a record‑tying 39th appearance in the College World Series. Conversely, an Oregon victory would reset the series, forcing a Game 3 on Monday to determine the Super Regional champion.
The matchup also underscores the competitive depth of the NCAA, with the Longhorns relying on timely hitting and solid pitching, while the Ducks hope to leverage their ability to get on base and apply pressure.