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Alabama baseball ends season with loss to Texas in Omaha

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Alabama baseball ends season with loss to Texas in Omaha

Summary

Alabama's 2026 baseball season concluded with a 14-2 loss to Texas in an elimination game at the Men's College World Series on June 15. The Crimson Tide, coached by Rob Vaughn, reached Omaha for the first time since 1999, finishing the season at 42-21. Despite the defeat, Alabama celebrated a major revival by hosting postseason games and drawing large crowds, marking a significant turnaround for the program. Vaughn emphasized the importance of this season for the future of Alabama baseball, suggesting that the success achieved establishes a new foundation. Several players shone individually, including Justin Lebron with 42 stolen bases.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama lost to Texas 14-2 in the Men's College World Series.
•The season ended with a record of 42-21.
•The team reached Omaha for the first time since 1999.
•Rob Vaughn praised the players for revitalizing the program.
•Justin Lebron recorded 42 stolen bases this season.

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama’s Historic Season Comes to an End in Omaha, But the Foundation Is Set

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A lopsided loss to Texas can’t dampen the Tide’s revival. After ending a 27-year Omaha drought, Rob Vaughn’s squad has officially restored Alabama as a national powerhouse.
— Yahoo Sports

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