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Omaha welcomes West Virginia for first College World Series appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:18 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Summary

West Virginia University is set to make its inaugural appearance at the College World Series, competing in Omaha on June 12 at 2 p.m. The College World Series has moved to Charles Schwab Stadium after being held for decades at the now-demolished Rosenblatt Stadium. Lambert Bartak, who played the organ at Rosenblatt, is recognized for his contributions to the baseball atmosphere there. Last year's event had a significant local economic impact, drawing over 150,000 visitors to Omaha.

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•West Virginia plays Troy in the first game of the series.
•College World Series shifts from Rosenblatt Stadium to Charles Schwab Stadium.
•Omaha's economic impact from the event reached $147.6 million last year.
•Lambert Bartak's legacy is honored as fans celebrate baseball traditions in Omaha.

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11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Boot me out of the ballgame: A College World Series appreciation of Lambert Bartak

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Copy Link — Facebook — LinkedIn — Share on X OMAHA, Nebraska — Hey Ump: That probably was a Mickey Mouse call. Even if Lambert Bartak didn't realize the sonic implications of what just happened. What he just did. Are you heading out to Omaha for the College Baseball World Series and West Virginia University's first-ever foray to the Field of Dreams, big-time ? When you get there, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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