North Carolina baseball aims for championship game against Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
North Carolina baseball prepares to face Oklahoma on June 20 in the College World Series Finals. The Tar Heels have a strong postseason record of 8-1, highlighted by a lineup featuring Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, and Gavin Gallaher. This trio has combined for significant offensive contributions, with Hull recently close to hitting for the cycle against West Virginia. The Tar Heels' success will depend on their ability to face Oklahoma’s pitching, aiming to capitalize early in games.
- •North Carolina's record in the NCAA Baseball Tournament is 8-1.
- •Hull is coming off a four-hit performance against West Virginia.
- •The CWS Finals start June 20 at 8 p.m.
- •Oklahoma's pitchers may include Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius.
- •North Carolina looks to exploit Oklahoma’s bullpen early.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — UNC baseball's success at College World Series as simple as 1-2-3
"North Carolina baseball's biggest bats have carried the Tar Heels through Omaha. They'll likely decide the CWS finals vs. Oklahoma.
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