College World Series: OU defeats Alabama behind Cord Rager, Deiten Lachance heroics

Oklahoma (39-22) defeated No. 7 overall seed Alabama (42-20) by a score of 9-0 in the 2026 College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Junior catcher Deiten Lachance delivered a two-run home run despite playing through an ankle injury, while freshman pitcher Cord Rager helped shut down Alabama in the opening inning. The victory marks OU's first College World Series appearance since 2022 and 12th in program history, while Alabama was making its first appearance since 1999.