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Photos: 2026 College World Series, June 13
Oklahoma's Jason Walk (1) slides back onto first base as Alabama's Luke Vaughn (13) catches the ball during the first inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The University of Nebraska Lincoln Jazz Singers perform the national anthem before game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball hit by Oklahoma's Camden Johnson (9) during the first inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Brennan Holt (4) forces out Oklahoma's Jason Walk (1) at second base during the first inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Jaxon Willits (7) scores a run on a two-run hit by Trey Gambill (20) during the first inning against Alabama in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Tyler Fay (8) pitches against Oklahoma during the first inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Gene Stephenson, former Wichita State baseball head coach, wins the 2026 Wayne Graham Award during a College Baseball Foundation award press conference at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
UCLA's John Savage wins the 2026 Skip Bertman Coach of the Year award during a College Baseball Foundation award press conference at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Nebraska's Dylan Carey poses with the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award during a College Baseball Foundation award press conference at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The award annually honors the nation’s top shortstop based on combined offensive and defensive performance.
Oklahoma's Gerardo Prado (11) is hit by the ball in a pick-off attempt to Alabama's Luke Vaughn (13) during the second inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Cord Rager (99) pitches against Alabama during the second inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Fans watch on as Alabama takes on Oklahoma during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Cord Rager (99) pitches against Alabama during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A pair of Alabama fans hold up signs as the Crimson Tide takes on Oklahoma during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Tyler Fay (8) pitches against Oklahoma during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Eric Hines (42) tumbles after catching a fly ball against Oklahoma during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Jason Walk (1) steals second base as the throw goes past Alabama's Justin Lebron (1) during the third inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Brendan Brock (10) attempts to steal second base but is tagged out by Alabama's Justin Lebron (1) during the fourth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Brendan Brock (10) attempts to steal second base but is tagged out by Alabama's Justin Lebron (1) during the fourth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Alabama's Jason Torres (32) signals the out in the background.
Oklahoma's Kyle Branch (6) catches an infield pop fly hit by Alabama's Justin Lebron (1) during the fourth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Jason Torres (32) reacts as he flies out behind home plate to Oklahoma catcher Deiten Lachance (48) during the fourth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Luke Vaughn (13) swings against Oklahoma during the fifth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance (48) hits a two-run home run against Alabama during the sixth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance (48) high-fives Camden Johnson (9) after hitting a two-run home run against Alabama during the sixth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Johnson scored on Lachance's home run.
Clouds form above Charles Schwab Field during game three of the Men’s College World Series between Alabama and Oklahoma in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kyle Branch (6) celebrates after the final Alabama out during the seventh inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Ashton Crowther (48) pitches against Oklahoma during the seventh inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance (48) celebrates as Alabama's Justin Lebron (1) strikes out during the sixth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma head coach Skip Johnson embraces Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt after the Sooners defeated Alabama, 9-0, in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma head coach Skip Johnson embrace former football coach Barry Switzer after the Sooners defeated Alabama, 9-0, in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Camden Johnson (9) celebrates after defeating Alabama, 9-0, in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The ferris wheel spins in the outfield during the ninth inning in game three between Alabama and Oklahoma of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Sam Mitchell (28) pitches against Oklahoma during the ninth inning in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Alabama's Jason Torres (32) reacts after striking out against Oklahoma, as the Sooners win, 9-0, in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Kyle Branch (6) and Camden Johnson (9) embrace after defeating Alabama, 9-0, in game three of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Oklahoma's Dasan Harris (17) rounds second base during the eighth inning in game three against Alabama of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A grounds crew member runs along the outfield fence with a "t" stencil before game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) and catcher Carson Tinney (8) walk to the dugout before game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Joey Volchko (37) pitches against Texas during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson (3) during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Dylan Volantis (99) tosses the ball before pitching against Georgia during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Dylan Volantis (99) pitches against Georgia during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Aiden Robbins (43) catches a fly ball hit by Georgia's Daniel Jackson (3) during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Rylan Lujo (8) connects against Texas during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The call was overturned on review to a home run.
Georgia's Rylan Lujo (8) celebrates on third base after connecting next to Texas' Casey Borba (31) during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The hit was overturned to a home run on a challenge by Georgia head coach Wes Johnson.
Texas' Dariyan Pendergrass (42) catches a fly ball hit by Georgia's Ryan Wynn (0) during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Michael O'Shaughnessy (4) scores a run as Texas' Dylan Volantis (99) reacts in the foreground during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Ryan Black (2) is hit by the pitch during the first inning against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Aiden Robbins (43) connects against Georgia during the third inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The sun sets behind Charles Schwab Field as Texas takes on Georgia in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Brennan Hudson (28) misses the tag as Texas' Adrian Rodriguez (24) slides back onto first base during the fifth inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Adrian Rodriguez (24) rounds second base after an overthrow error to Georgia's Brennan Hudson (28) at first base allowed Rodriguez to advance to third base during the fifth inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas players cheer on during the fifth inning against Georgia in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Joey Volchko (37) reacts as head coach Wes Johnson walks to the mound during the fifth inning against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Ashton Larson (44) catches a fly ball hit by Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa (14) during the fifth inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Rylan Lujo (8) tosses a beach ball back into the outfield stands during the sixth inning against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Ryan Wynn (0) throws to first base during the sixth inning against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Michael Winter (34) pitches against Georgia during the eighth inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Joey Volchko (37) celebrates after the final strikeout against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Georgia won, 7-1.
Georgia's Joey Volchko (37) celebrates after the final strikeout against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Georgia won, 7-1.
A fan waves his shirt in the outfield in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Kolby Branch (9) throws to first base during the eighth inning against Texas in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Ryan Wynn (0) steals second base past Texas' Adrian Rodriguez (24) during the seventh inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Grady Westphal (28) tags out Texas' Dariyan Pendergrass (42) during the seventh inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Georgia's Tre Phelps (1) beats the ball to first base and Texas' Ashton Larson (44) during the seventh inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Texas' Carson Tinney (8) attempts to tag out Georgia's Michael O'Shaughnessy (4) but fails to notice the ball on the ground behind him during the seventh inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026. O'Shaughnessy was tagged out at first base.
Texas' Brett Crossland (88) pitches against Georgia during the seventh inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A grounds crew member rips apart a beach ball that fell into the outfield during the eighth inning in game four between Texas and Georgia of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
