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In a rain‑soaked showdown at the Omaha baseball stadium, Kolby Branch hit a solo home run in his last collegiate at‑bat, sharing a high‑five with his brother Kyle while their parents watched tearfully. Oklahoma advances to face North Carolina in the finals.
Kolby Branch capped his college career with a solo home run in the semifinals, his brother Kyle met him with a high‑five, and Oklahoma now prepares to face North Carolina in the championship series.
Two brothers from Lucas, Texas, will face each other in the NCAA baseball winner’s bracket, showcasing a family’s journey from backyard games to the sport’s biggest stage.
Four brothers from the Branch family, each carving a path in competitive baseball, are set to meet on the field at the 2026 Men’s College World Series, turning a personal journey into a historic matchup.
Oklahoma second baseman Kyle Branch and Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch are set to meet in the College World Series, the first time the brothers will oppose each other on baseball's biggest stage.
The Sooners and Bulldogs meet in a winners' bracket clash, each riding multiple-game winning streaks. Pitcher Xander Mercurius will start for Oklahoma, while the Branch brothers' sibling rivalry adds extra intrigue.
Kolby Branch of Georgia and Kyle Branch of Oklahoma are set to meet in the 2026 College World Series, reflecting a family’s relentless support and a shared dream of baseball glory.