Oklahoma's freshmen pitchers aid team's run to College World Series title

Oklahoma head coach Skip Johnson discussed the performance of the team's freshmen pitchers, who started every game during the College World Series. The trio, Cord Rager, Xander Mercurius, and Nick Wesloski, impressed with their ability to handle pressure, contributing significantly to Oklahoma's championship run. Rager delivered seven shutout innings against Alabama, while Mercurius and Wesloski maintained strong performances against Georgia. They followed up with solid outings in the finals against North Carolina. Johnson emphasized their preparation and execution as key elements of their success.

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