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The Bulldogs enter the matchup on a nine‑game winning streak, boasting the nation’s top home‑run tally, while Oklahoma counters with a strong pitching duo. A 7‑5 prediction, a 2.5‑point spread and an over/under of 12.5 runs frame the expectations as the teams meet on ESPN.
After a dominant 7-1 victory over Texas, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs are set to meet the red-hot Oklahoma Sooners, who have rattled off six straight wins. The nationally televised matchup, set for 7 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field, features a tight betting line and a pitching duel that could decide the series.
Oklahoma's 9-0 win over Alabama showcased elite pitching from Cord Rager and a potent offense led by Dayton Tockey and Deiten Lachance, setting the stage for a showdown with Georgia in the winners' bracket.
Oklahoma’s 9‑0 victory over Alabama showcased a dominant pitching performance and a potent offense, with the team averaging ten runs per game and set to meet the winner of Georgia and Texas next.
In a commanding performance, the Oklahoma Sooners blanked Alabama 9‑0, highlighted by Cord Rager’s seven‑inning, eight‑strikeout effort and Deiten Lachance’s 409‑foot home run despite a rolled ankle.
Cord Rager delivered a seven‑inning, eight‑strikeout performance that helped the Sooners blank Alabama 9‑0, highlighting a postseason surge that positions the team as a title contender.
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.
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.
Alabama fell 9‑0 to Oklahoma in its first game of the 2026 College World Series, with Cord Rager delivering seven strong innings and Deiten LaChance providing the only offense for the Tide.
The University of Oklahoma baseball team posted a 9-0 shutout over Alabama, highlighted by strong hitting and pitching performances that propel the Sooners into the next round.
The Oklahoma Sooners, riding a five-game winning streak, meet Alabama in the Men's College World Series. Freshman pitchers Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius headline a potent rotation, while the Sooners' offense holds a clear edge. The game will be televised on ESPN and streamed via Fubo.
With a five‑game winning streak, Oklahoma enters the Men's College World Series facing No. 7 seed Alabama. The Sooners' bats have outpaced the Tide in nearly every offensive metric, while Alabama's defense ranks near the bottom nationally.
After a dominant Super Regional sweep of St. John's, Alabama's baseball team prepares for its first College World Series appearance since 1999, meeting Oklahoma in a rematch of an April series.
Despite a record crowd of 4,415 fans, Kansas Baseball lost the first game of the Lawrence Super Regional 8-1 to Oklahoma. The Sooners built a lead with unearned runs and multiple homers, while the Jayhawks look to rally in the next contest.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has surged into the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, fueled by a grueling schedule, clutch hits and a youthful pitching staff.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has advanced to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, beating Georgia Tech twice in Atlanta and preparing for a best‑of‑three series against Kansas.
The Kansas Jayhawks, riding a program‑record 45‑wins, will welcome the Oklahoma Sooners, who chase their 12th Omaha appearance, in a winner‑takes‑all Super Regional.
Two Sunday victories put the Oklahoma Sooners on the brink of a championship, combining a 15‑5 rout of The Citadel with a six‑run comeback over Georgia Tech.
The Sooners rallied from a six‑run hole, driven by power hitting and solid relief pitching, to earn a winner‑take‑all game that will determine their next opponent in the Super Regional.
The Sooners defeated The Citadel 8-3 in their regional opener, highlighted by Skip Johnson's milestone win, a strong offensive display, and effective pitching from Cord Rager and LJ Mercurius.
Oklahoma surged past The Citadel 8-3 with a seven-run fourth inning, highlighted by solo and two-run homers, strong pitching, and 15 total hits.
On May 30, 2026, The Citadel clinched an 8-3 win over Oklahoma at Mac Nease Baseball Park, highlighted by power hits from Dayton Tockey and Trey Gambill and a strong pitching effort.
The Oklahoma Sooners opened their regional with an 8-3 win over The Citadel, highlighted by home runs from Trey Gambill and Dayton Tockey and a three-inning shutout relief effort from LJ Mercurius.
The Oklahoma Sooners prepare for the Atlanta Regional after a ten‑day break, facing The Citadel and a formidable Georgia Tech squad, relying on pitching, defense and speed.