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Texas edges Oregon, one win from College World Series

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Austin — The No. 6 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 11 Oregon Ducks 11-3 on Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional. Right-hander Dylan Volantis struck out ten batters as Texas built an early offensive lead and then added runs to pull away. The victory leaves Texas one win from clinching a spot in the College World Series and puts Oregon into an elimination position heading into Sunday’s game. Oregon left 17 runners on base in the loss and will face Game 2 on Sunday at 6 p.m., when the Ducks plan to start right-hander Will Sanford and Texas is expected to turn to Ruger Riojas. For the third time in four seasons Oregon has reached the Super Regionals after going undefeated to win the Eugene Regional. The Ducks lean on a starting rotation that includes Cal Scolari, Will Sanford and left-hander Miles Gosztola, and are led offensively by senior third baseman Drew Smith, who enters the series batting .332 with a team-leading 15 home runs and 61 RBIs as Oregon pursues its first College World Series trip since 1954.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

1954 – Oregon makes its only prior College World Series appearance.
1982–2009 – Oregon program shuttered in 1982 and restarted in 2009; since restart the program reached 11 NCAA tournaments.
Early June 2026 – Oregon wins the Eugene Regional to advance to the Austin Super Regional.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Texas defeats Oregon 11-3 in Game 1 at Austin before a reported 8,550 crowd; Volantis records ten strikeouts; Oregon strands 17 runners.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Oregon must win Game 2 (6:00 p.m. PT) to force Game 3 on Monday; Texas needs one win to reach Omaha.

Why This Matters to You

This game is a big deal for college baseball fans. The Longhorns are on the brink of a College World Series berth. The Ducks are fighting for their first trip since 1954. If you're a fan of either team, Sunday's game is a must-watch.

The Bottom Line

Texas has the upper hand, but Oregon isn't out yet. They've got a solid starting rotation and a strong offense. If you're a baseball fan, tune in at 6 p.m. PT on Sunday. And if you know someone who loves a good underdog story, send them this update.