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The 2026 NCAA Division II baseball championship series will see Tampa pursue a third consecutive crown while West Chester aims to tie for third place in DII history, with both teams arriving in Cary, North Carolina, for a best‑of‑three showdown.
After a season‑ending elbow injury in 2022, Kyle Lazer rebuilt his game, leading West Chester to the top seed and a shot at the Division II title alongside teammate Julian Costa.
Michael Kitko’s .403 batting average and dominant pitching performances have earned him a consensus ABCA All‑Atlantic Region selection, putting him in the running for the program’s 25th All‑American designation.
The Golden Rams swept their super regional, delivering a 9-2 win that advances them to the eight-team double-elimination bracket at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.
Julian Costa delivered a seven‑inning masterpiece and an early offensive outburst propel West Chester past Millersville, putting the Golden Rams one win away from the Division II College World Series.
Ricardo Aponte and Camden Rhude were named second-team All-Region selections, marking the second postseason honor for each and highlighting a season that saw the Crimson Hawks reach the conference semifinals.