Texas' Adrian Rodriguez Becomes 3rd Player in CWS History to Hit for Cycle in 14-2 Rout of Alabama
- The Texas Longhorns defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 14-2 on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, eliminating Alabama from the College World Series and ending the Crimson Tide's season.
- Both teams entered the matchup with their seasons on the line after losing their opening College World Series games, creating a do-or-die elimination scenario at the tournament.
- Shortstop Adrian Rodriguez became the third player in CWS history to hit for the cycle and drove in 7 runs, joining Minnesota's Jerry Kindall in 1956 and Tennessee's Christian Moore in 2024.
- Alabama starter Zane Adams allowed seven runs on seven hits in 1.2 innings, while Texas pitcher Ruger Riojas delivered six innings with seven strikeouts, controlling the game throughout.
- Texas advances to another elimination game Tuesday against the loser of Monday's Oklahoma-Georgia matchup, while Alabama finishes its season 42-21 in its first College World Series appearance since 1999.
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Winston-Salem JournalTexas' Rodriguez hits for cycle
Adrian Rodriguez hit for the cycle with five hits and seven RBIs to lift Texas to a 14-2 win over Alabama in a College World Series elimination game Monday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.
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The Alabama baseball team has been eliminated from the College World Series. The Crimson Tide was the first competitor eliminated from its side of the bracket. A loss to Texas concluded a historically bad run in Omaha. Alabama achieved something not seen in seven decades. Adding insult to injury, the Tide’s starting pitcher admittedly did little to help his team. He confirmed that he’d tipped pitches in his final appearance. Alabama baseball is …
Rodriguez hits for cycle, drives in 7 in Texas win
Texas shortstop Adrian Rodriguez hit for the cycle, driving in seven runs, Monday afternoon, as Texas authored a 14-2 blowout victory over No. 7 Alabama at Charles Schwab Field during the Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
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