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Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez returns to WCWS after ACL injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez returns to WCWS after ACL injury
Summary

Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez is back on the field for the Women's College World Series (WCWS) after missing last year's championship run due to an ACL injury. Her contributions have been significant, with a.960 fielding percentage and a.382 batting average this season. Martinez, who adopted a supportive role during her recovery, expressed excitement about playing with her teammates again as Texas faces Texas Tech in the championship series. She went 4 of 7 against Tennessee, instrumental in extending Texas’s season.

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  • •Martinez missed the 2025 season due to a torn ACL.
  • •She has a.960 fielding percentage and.382 batting average this season.
  • •Martinez played a key role in Texas's recent victories over Tennessee.
  • •The championship series against Texas Tech begins Wednesday.
  • •Her leadership and experience are valuable for the Longhorns.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Texas softball's Viviana Martinez making most of WCWS moment after last year's ACL injury
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A year ago, Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez missed the WCWS title run with a torn ACL. Now back, she's embracing a second chance.

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