Oklahoma's 43 Bombs in 16 Games and Nobody in Omaha Is Ready For What's Coming

What a day for baseball, Emerald City! While our M's were shutting down the Orioles 3-0 at T-Mobile Park, the college game out in Omaha just got WILD. We're down to the final two in the College World Series, and let me tell you, No. 5 North Carolina and Oklahoma are about to throw down for a national championship. Both these squads are walking into Charles Schwab Field without a single loss in Omaha, so something's gotta give, right?

Offenses Are Absolutely On Fire

You wanna talk about offenses clicking? UNC absolutely crushed No. 16 West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday, and Owen Hull was an absolute monster at the plate. Dude went 4-for-5 with four extra-base hits, missing the cycle by just a homer. Can you believe that? But then Oklahoma showed up hours later and just flat-out dispatched No. 3 Georgia 11-4. Those Sooners had Dasan Harris and Jason Walk launching two bombs EACH against the Bulldogs. Seriously, Oklahoma's bats have gone to another level in this postseason. We're talking 43 of their 91 homers this year came in their last 16 games. Forty-three! Six different guys have gone yard for them since the CWS started. That's just insane!

Pitching Duel & The Weight of History

Alright, so with all that offense, who's got the edge on the mound? North Carolina's got the vets, right? Ac

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e Jason DeCaro and star reliever Caden Glauber have been leading one of college baseball's most prolific staffs all year. But don't sleep on Oklahoma, because they're on a hot streak with their fresh arms. Freshmen Xander Mercurius and Nick Wesloski got thrown into the rotation and they've been lights out. They both beat Georgia, combining for 13 innings, 13 strikeouts, and only four earned runs against a lineup that's known as the nation's hardest-hitting. Talk about stepping up! And get this, the history here is wild. UNC hasn't been this close to a title since they made back-to-back championship series in 2007 and 2008, and they couldn't seal the deal either time. This is their THIRTEENTH trip to Omaha, making them second all-time in CWS appearances without a trophy. Ouch. Oklahoma, on the other hand, has two trophies in the cabinet, but it's been 32 long years since their last one, and they fell short in 2022. So, you know both teams are absolutely starving for this one. So, buckle up, baseball fans! Game 1 kicks off Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Game 2 is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC, and if we need a Game 3, that's Monday at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. This isn't just about college pride, it's about making history. These brightest stars and most talented squads are laying it all out for the 2026 national championship. You know I'll be glued to every pitch. Let's go!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.