Kolby Branch hits home run in final at-bat for Georgia against Oklahoma
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Kolby Branch of Georgia hit a solo home run during the ninth inning of an 11-4 loss to Oklahoma in the College World Series semifinals on Wednesday night. This marked his final at-bat in college baseball, and the moment became emotional as he high-fived his brother, Kyle Branch, who plays for Oklahoma. Their parents watched with tears in their eyes as the families celebrated the achievement amid the loss. Oklahoma will advance to face North Carolina in the best-of-three CWS finals set to begin Saturday night.
- •Kolby Branch hit his 20th homer of the season.
- •Georgia lost to Oklahoma 11-4 in the semifinals.
- •Kyle Branch watched his brother's home run as a player for Oklahoma.
- •CWS finals will feature Oklahoma against North Carolina starting Saturday.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Kolby Branch homers in last at-bat of Georgia baseball career, gets high-five from brother
"Georgia slugger Kolby Branch hit a home run against his brother Kyle's OU baseball team in his final at-bat in the College World Series on Wednesday.
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