A Night of Records
Adrian Rodriguez etched his name into College World Series lore on Saturday, delivering the third cycle in tournament history and helping Texas roll past Alabama 14-2. The performance was a masterclass in power hitting, as Rodriguez finished 5-for-5 with seven RBIs and 12 total bases, tying single-game MCWS records in the process.
Texas seized control early, opening the scoring with a two-run double from Rodriguez in the first inning. He later added a 418-foot two-run homer in the sixth to complete the cycle, and capped the night with a run-scoring double in the eighth. The Longhorns' offense was relentless, piling together a cascade of hits that left Alabama scrambling.
Anthony Pack Jr. and Ethan Mendoza each contributed three hits, with Pack Jr. driving in four runs, highlighted by a two-run blast that sparked a four-run sixth. Mendoza got the party started with run-scoring knocks in the first two frames, setting the tone for a dominant offensive display.
Starter Ruger Riojas turned in six solid innings, allowing only two runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters in a 105-pitch effort. He retired the final eight batters he faced, preserving the lead and cementing his place in the game's narrative.
With the victory, Texas improved to 89-66 in their record 39 appearances at the Men's College World Series and now faces No. 3 Georgia in an elimination rematch. The potential showdown promises another chapter in a storied series, as the Longhorns look to add another title to their storied legacy.