Xander Mercurius leads Oklahoma baseball to CWS semifinals with strong outing
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Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Xander Mercurius pitched 7 ⅓ innings for Oklahoma in their 4-3 victory over Georgia at the College World Series on June 15, 2026. The performance included a career-high nine strikeouts, allowing six hits and three runs. This win advances the Sooners to the semifinals, one step closer to the national championship. Mercurius received praise from his coach, Skip Johnson, for his fastball command and competitiveness as Oklahoma prepares for their next game against the Georgia-Texas winner on June 17, 2026.
- •Oklahoma wins 4-3 against Georgia at the CWS on June 15, 2026.
- •Xander Mercurius records nine strikeouts in 7 ⅓ innings.
- •Oklahoma advances to semifinals, one win away from the championship.
- •Next game scheduled against the winner of Georgia-Texas on June 17, 2026.
- •Mercurius continues to excel in his fourth collegiate start.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — For OU baseball's Xander Mercurius and his family, CWS gem vs Georgia was 'surreal'
"Xander Mercurius' mother, Christina, watched her son walk off the mound after his career outing in Oklahoma's 4-3 win over Georgia in the CWS with tears in her eyes.
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