Brothers Kolby, Kyle Branch get full circle, family moment with Georgia facing Oklahoma at the MCWS

Brothers Kolby Branch (Georgia) and Kyle Branch (Oklahoma) faced each other at the 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 18, 2026, marking a rare and emotional family reunion. Kolby, a senior shortstop for Georgia, and Kyle, a sophomore second baseman for Oklahoma, both helped lead their respective teams to the MCWS. Their parents, Rusty and Kari Branch, noted it had been over six months since the family had been together, making the matchup an especially meaningful moment.