Early Fireworks in Omaha
Alabama’s long‑awaited return to the College World Series finally arrived in Omaha, Nebraska, but the excitement was quickly dimmed by a dominant Texas squad. The University of Alabama and the University of Texas both fielded teams that had prepared all season for this showdown.
The Longhorns struck first, plating seven runs in the opening frame. Left‑hander Zane Adams surrendered three runs before Justin Lebron’s single and stolen base could not spark a rally.
Texas added four more runs in the second inning, extending the lead to 7‑1. Luke Vaughn managed a bloop single for Alabama, but the damage had already been done.
The onslaught continued in the sixth, where Anthony Pack Jr. launched a two‑run homer and Adrian Rodriguez followed with another, pushing the margin to 9‑2.
A three‑run eighth inning capped the scoring, leaving the final tally at 14‑2. Over the two games Alabama was outscored 23‑2, ending a 27‑year drought.
Despite the loss, the Crimson Tide finished the season at 42‑21, marking the program’s best regular‑season SEC record since 2009 and securing a place in the university’s recent baseball resurgence.