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After a shoulder injury forced Ethan Mendoza out of Saturday’s game, the Texas right‑hander returned to practice and is now poised to face Alabama’s left‑handed ace Zane Adams in a crucial elimination matchup.
Coach Jim Schlossnagle called the 7‑1 loss to Georgia the worst defensive game of the season, highlighting three errors — including two by catcher Carson Tinney — and previewing Texas' elimination clash with Alabama.
The sixth‑seeded Texas Longhorns opened the 2026 College World Series against the third‑seeded Georgia Bulldogs in Omaha, Nebraska, in a game that drew immediate attention from fans and analysts alike. Both programs arrived with perfect postseason records, setting the stage for a clash of unbeaten teams.
With the college baseball transfer window open, Texas is aggressively reshaping its lineup, adding proven talent like Linkin Garcia and targeting key positions before the draft.
The final eight of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship feature a roster rich with USA Baseball alumni, nine of whom have earned international gold medals, setting the stage for dramatic matchups beginning June 12 in Omaha.
In a four‑hour battle, the Oregon Ducks lost 6‑5 to Texas in Game 2 of the Super Regional, ending their season while the Longhorns secure a spot in the College World Series.
Texas, riding a 44‑13 record, hosts Oregon, which seeks its first Super Regional win since 1954, in a game marked by pivotal pitching changes and clutch hitting.
The Longhorns routed Oregon 11‑3 in the Austin Super Regional opener, with Dylan Volantis delivering a stellar performance and Adrian Rodriguez driving in five runs. A second game on Sunday will determine if Texas advances to the College World Series.
Oregon lost 11‑3 to Texas in the Austin Super Regional, leaving the Ducks with a two‑game uphill battle to reach the College World Series.
Texas baseball is set to meet No. 11 seed Oregon in a winner‑takes‑all showdown, hoping to revive a postseason run that last reached Omaha in 2022.
Texas' deep pitching staff and strong offense position them as favorites in the upcoming super regional showdown against Oregon
The Longhorns have won their first two games in the Austin Regional and now face UC Santa Barbara in the final, looking to advance to the super regional.
The Longhorns and the Texans meet again in a high‑stakes game that could shape the path to the national playoffs.
A 19‑1 win over Holy Cross showcased a historic home‑run barrage, flawless pitching and a program‑record performance for the Longhorns.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament features a record number of USA Baseball alumni, with 72 former national team members across 28 teams, concentrating in regions like Lawrence, Chapel Hill and Arkansas, and showcasing standout prospects such as Roch Cholowsky and Golden Spikes semifinalists.
Texas, the No. 6 seed, opened its tournament run with a dominant 16‑0 victory over Holy Cross, highlighted by Anthony Pack Jr.’s record three home runs and Aiden Robbins’ milestone homers.
Texas took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Anthony Pack Jr. homered, and veteran left-hander Luke Harrison is on the mound as the Longhorns host the Holy Cross Crusaders in the Austin Regional.
After decades of dominance, the Texas Longhorns baseball program is poised to return to the College World Series, driven by a coaching staff with Omaha experience and a roster eager to make history.
The University of Texas at Austin will serve as the hub for the Austin Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament, a stage that has become familiar territory for the Longhorns. As a national seed, Texas enters the competition with a reputation for depth and experience, and the team will play its opening games at the iconic UFCU Disch‑Falk Field.
Texas baseball's offense swings between explosive bursts and stark slumps, with key players like Anthony Pack Jr., Carson Tinney and Aiden Robbins shaping both the challenges and the optimism as the Longhorns eye a deep NCAA Tournament run.
The Longhorns were shut down by Arkansas pitching in Birmingham, managing only four hits while eight relievers gained valuable experience ahead of the NCAA bracket reveal.
Vanderbilt's RPI sits at No. 71, but a challenging schedule, health recoveries, and a win over a top‑ten opponent have set the stage for a decisive push in the SEC Tournament.
Texas swept Missouri to lock in the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament and a top‑eight national seed, with Casey Borba’s surge and an injury‑tested infield underscoring a timely peak for the Longhorns.
Temo Becerra's hot streak shines, but early inning woes and a slumping bottom order highlight challenges for the Longhorns.