
Texas Longhorns Stumble in Opening Game of College World Series
Texas falls 7‑1 to Georgia in the opening game of the College World Series, with key performances from Dylan Volantis, Rylan Lujo and Joey Volchko.
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Texas falls 7‑1 to Georgia in the opening game of the College World Series, with key performances from Dylan Volantis, Rylan Lujo and Joey Volchko.

Georgia's 7‑1 victory over Texas at Charles Schwab Field propels the Bulldogs into the next round, where they will face Oklahoma, while Texas heads to a Monday showdown with Alabama.

A rain‑soaked forecast has forced a schedule shift for the highly anticipated matchup, reminding fans of Texas’ storied presence in Omaha.

The Rebels and Trojans meet in a high‑stakes elimination game in Omaha, with Ole Miss hoping to join an elite group of teams that have captured a championship after dropping their first game.

Georgia’s baseball team, fresh off a recruiting flip and boasting the nation’s most prolific home run tally, made a notable appearance at the 2026 College World Series in Omaha, where Coach Kirby Smart and former Oklahoma coaches Bob Stoops and Barry Switzer were among the spectators.
Georgia’s baseball team made its first College World Series appearance since 2008, drawing the attention of head coach Kirby Smart, who praised the squad’s tenacity and highlighted a recent recruiting flip from Florida.
The 2026 Men's College World Series opened in Omaha, Nebraska, delivering dramatic wins and setting the stage for a competitive bracket of elite collegiate baseball teams.

The Crimson Tide’s first game of the 2026 Men’s College World Series ended in a 9‑0 loss to Oklahoma, with only five singles recorded and several key players facing early elimination.
Tyler Fay's slider failed to find its mark as Oklahoma routed Alabama 9-0, dropping the Crimson Tide into the loser's bracket and setting up a crucial elimination clash.
A dominant debut by Oklahoma freshman pitcher Cord Rager limited Alabama to five hits and a 9‑0 loss, setting the stage for a pivotal rematch on June 15.

A sudden thunderstorm halted Georgia's College World Series game against Texas, pushing the contest back to later in the evening while Oklahoma secured a decisive win earlier in the day.
Oklahoma's young left-hander Cord Rager tossed seven flawless innings, limiting Alabama to five hits and no runs, while the Crimson Tide look to rebound in their next matchup.

The Crimson Tide were shut out 9-0 by Oklahoma in their first College World Series game, with standout performances from pitcher Cord Rager and a resilient but outmatched Alabama squad.
A sudden downpour halted the Georgia‑Texas matchup in Omaha, pushing back the game and underscoring a series of weather‑related delays for the Bulldogs this postseason.
No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Texas will meet at Charles Schwab Field Omaha on June 13, with Georgia riding a dominant SEC season and Texas banking on ace pitcher Dylan Volantis.

Georgia senior pitcher Caden Aoki, nicknamed "Doc" by his coach, is making his second appearance in the College World Series, bringing a 9‑1 record, a 4.04 ERA and All‑American honors to the mound.
Caden Aoki, the senior pitcher dubbed "Doc", reflects on his journey back to the College World Series with Georgia, a team eyeing its first national title since 2008.
Deiten Lachance’s two‑run homer against Alabama highlighted a resilient outing in the College World Series, showcasing his toughness and season‑long power surge.

Dayton Tockey’s late‑inning heroics and his mother’s unmistakable hat have turned the Sooners’ postseason into a story of resilience and family flair

The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs meet in Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field on Saturday at 7 p.m., with live coverage on ESPN and radio options across Texas.
The Tar Heels will face West Virginia on June 14 at Charles Schwab Field, seeking their first two consecutive wins in the tournament in two decades.

Freshman right‑hander Sam Cozart delivered a clutch performance on Tuesday night, striking out Oregon’s Ryan Cooney in a 6‑5 thriller that propelled the Texas Longhorns into the next round of the College World Series. The victory marks the fourth time in the past decade that Texas has advanced to the series, underscoring the program’s resurgence under coach Mark Wasikowski. Cozart, who finished the season with a 1.65 earned run average and 71 strikeouts, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Longhorns’ rotation, drawing praise from teammates and analysts alike. The young pitcher’s older brother, Jacob Cozart, previously tasted the College World Series stage, and Sam now eyes a national title as a means to surpass his sibling’s achievement. Next up, Texas will meet Georgia in a showdown that could rewrite the narrative of a family’s baseball lineage, with the championship on the horizon. The accolade of National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year further cements Cozart’s rapid ascent, a feat highlighted in coverage by ESPN and supported by betting platforms such as DraftKings. Coach Augie and senior pitcher Luke Harrison are among the staff guiding the squad, while Adrian Rodriguez and Michelle Cozart have been vocal supporters from the stands. The upcoming games will be staged in Omaha, Nebraska, a venue that has hosted the series for decades, adding another layer of tradition to the contest. Fans across the United States, from Austin to the heartland, are tuning in, eager to witness whether the Cozart brothers can etch their names into college baseball lore.
Junior shortstop Justin Lebron, a top MLB prospect, drives Alabama's best season in decades, blending offensive firepower with defensive brilliance while drawing strength from his brother Jayden.
After sweeping through the NCAA Regional and Super Regional brackets, Alabama will meet Oklahoma in the College World Series final, a reunion that last occurred in 1999.