Kolby Branch hits homer in final at-bat at College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Kolby Branch concluded his college baseball career with a solo home run during his last at-bat, a 401-foot shot to left centerfield, in Georgia's game against Oklahoma on June 17, 2026. The moment was made more special as he shared a high-five with his brother, Kyle Branch, who plays second base for Oklahoma. Georgia lost the game 11-4, leading to their elimination from the College World Series. The victory advanced Oklahoma to the championship series against North Carolina. Both brothers have been key figures in the tournament, capturing attention with their family dynamic as their parents supported them in the stands.
- •Kolby Branch hit his 20th home run of the season
- •Oklahoma eliminated Georgia from the College World Series
- •The Branch brothers' parents wore split jerseys in support
- •Kyle Branch has played 56 games this season for Oklahoma
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Kolby Branch ends college baseball career with a homer — and a high-five from his brother
"After hitting a homer in his final career at-bat, Kolby Branch received a high-five rounding the bases from his brother, Oklahoma infielder Kyle Branch
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- College Sports•Jun 18, 2026, 4:53 AMPWHL Draft: Team-By-Team Picks For Each Of The PWHL's 12 Teams
- College Sports•Jun 18, 2026, 4:48 AMHow Nick Wesloski, OU baseball's latest freshman phenom, sent Sooners to CWS champ series
- NCAAF•Jun 18, 2026, 4:35 AMOhio State: 3 games that will define 2026 season
- NCAAF•Jun 18, 2026, 3:57 AMThe Tennessee Vols lost a top 10 transfer player, but Josh Heupel had no choice but to let it happen
- College Sports•Jun 18, 2026, 3:53 AMDiamond Dawgs Bounced From CWS By Sooners
- College Sports•Jun 18, 2026, 3:45 AMVirginia Tech football: Virginia’s top player picks LSU over Hokies
