Deiten Lachance hits home run for Oklahoma, hobbles around bases due to injury

Oklahoma catcher Deiten Lachance hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning against Alabama during the College World Series on June 13, 2026. Despite suffering a lower-body injury earlier in the game, he completed his home run trot slowly, extending Oklahoma's lead to 5-0. Coach Skip Johnson acknowledged the injury but praised Lachance's toughness for continuing to play. Lachance has shown strong performance in the NCAA Tournament, hitting four home runs in five games, raising his RBI total significantly. The game is currently ongoing with updates available.

• 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance hits monstrous home run, limps around bases due to injury