Oklahoma Sooners aim for success in College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners, competing in the College World Series for the first time since 2022, face a challenging bracket with SEC rivals. After finishing the regular season at 36-22, including a 14-16 conference record, they turned their fortunes in postseason play. Key contributions from freshmen pitchers Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius have revitalized the team, while veteran Deiten LaChance leads in RBIs. The Sooners advanced by defeating Georgia Tech and Kansas, showcasing a resurgence in their pitching staff and offense just in time for the tournament.
- •Oklahoma finished the regular season 36-22, 14-16 in SEC play.
- •Defeated Georgia Tech and Kansas to reach Omaha.
- •Key pitchers include freshmen Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius.
- •Deiten LaChance leads with 62 RBIs this season.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — CWS Bracket Two Team Preview: Oklahoma Sooners
"Among a field of thoroughbreds, Oklahoma’s scrappy young team looks to prove they belong
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