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The Tar Heels secured a 12-7 win against West Virginia, setting a program record for runs and preparing for a championship series against the winner of Georgia versus Oklahoma.
The Tar Heels erupted for an 8-1 lead by the fourth inning, fueled by a barrage of extra-base hits and clutch RBIs. Freshman Jackson Rose shut down the Mountaineers’ late rally, preserving a 12-6 edge and sealing a spot in the finals.
A series of timely hits and aggressive base running powered the team to a commanding win, highlighted by a seventh‑inning explosion.
The University of North Carolina enters the 2026 CWS finals with a 3‑0 record in Omaha, poised to face Oklahoma or Georgia in a best‑of‑three championship beginning June 20.
Georgia must defeat Oklahoma twice to stay alive in the College World Series, confronting a confident Sooners squad that has not lost since regional play.
From 50 NCAA postseason assignments to a leadership role in healthcare, Jim Garman’s career blends athletic excellence with ethical stewardship.
Florida adds left‑handed ace Trey Morris from Oregon State, while several pitchers enter the portal and new transfers Jon Embury and Maddox McDougall commit.
The 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Baseball Player of the Year, Johnny Escobalez, has announced his transfer to the University of Dayton, reuniting with a former teammate and joining a program that finished the season with a 31‑23 record.
The Bangor Rams defeated Oxford Hills Vikings 5-2 to win the Class A North title, with seniors Matt Turcotte and Kyle Johnson sharing insights ahead of a Saturday clash with Gorham at Augusta’s Morton Field.
Jack Kenneff, a quarterback‑pitcher from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has chosen the University of Maine to pursue both sports at the collegiate level.
The Washington Academy Raiders defeated the Mattanawcook Academy Lynx 4‑0 in the Class C North Baseball Championship, with senior pitcher Colby Moholland highlighting a dominant pitching performance and stout defense. The Raiders will now face Monmouth Academy in the state championship on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bangor’s Mansfield Stadium, seeking revenge for a 9‑1 loss a year earlier.
A historic West Virginia Mountaineers season concluded with a 12-7 defeat to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the College World Series, as the Tar Heels built an early lead and held off a late rally.
Logan Myers was selected to the Division II ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team for 2026 after a season without errors in 272 fielding chances, turning 36 double plays and earning multiple All‑American and All‑Region honors. His contributions helped the Hornets post a 37‑16 record, the most wins in a decade.
Oklahoma and Georgia meet at Charles Schwab Field Omaha on June 17, with the Sooners boasting an unbeaten CWS record and a 4‑3 win in their first encounter.
Carolina’s offense and pitching combine for a decisive win, positioning them for the title game.
The University of Florida has appointed Rich Dorman as its new pitching coach, tapping a veteran with a proven record of developing top‑tier talent.
Four Germantown baseball standouts—Tate Farmer, Jase Ryals, Ashby Raburn and Maddox Perry—have been chosen to represent their hometown at the upcoming State Games of Mississippi, a 34‑year‑old multi‑sport festival that will run from June 15‑18 at Meridian Community College.
Virginia Tech announced the hiring of Josh Reynolds, a seasoned pitching coach and scouting director, to lead its pitching performance and baseball analytics efforts.
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12‑7, with Owen Hull delivering a 4‑for‑5 performance that extended his RBI streak. The Tar Heels now await either Georgia or Oklahoma in a best‑of‑three series beginning Saturday.
Rich Dorman, a seasoned coach with a decade of college experience, has been appointed pitching coach for the University of Florida baseball program, bringing a proven record of excellence.
Trey Mancini's brief major‑league stint ends as the Los Angeles Angels open a roster spot for infielder Vaughn Grissom, highlighting the emotional and strategic complexities of professional baseball.
The final series of the 2026 College World Series will begin Saturday, June 20, featuring North Carolina against the winner of Georgia and Oklahoma, with games streamed on ESPN and Fubo.
Senior shortstop Kolby Branch of the University of Georgia has been named to the NCAA Division I Gold Glove team, the fourth Bulldog to receive the award. His .975 fielding percentage and .286 batting average have helped Georgia win the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and advance to the College World Series, where they will face Oklahoma in a historic brother‑versus‑brother matchup.
The local recreation authority will field three age‑divisional teams in the upcoming state tournament in Statesboro, having secured their places through recent district championships and strong performances in Tifton.