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The 2026 College World Series Final Game 1 between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Oklahoma Sooners was pushed up from tonight to avoid the rain. What was scheduled for a nightcap has moved up to 3 p.m. ET. in Omaha.
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Both teams swept their way to this point. North Carolina took down Ole Miss before winning two straight against West Virginia. As for Oklahoma, the Sooners defeated Alabama before sending Georgia home with back-to-back wins.
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Oklahoma vs. North Carolina live updates, highlights from 2026 College World Series Game 1
Mid 7: Strong start for Chmielewski. One hit allowed.
Top 7: Tom Chmielewski replaces Walker McDuffie on the mound for North Carolina.
End 6: Gavyn Jones doesn’t allow a run. Sooners up 8-3.
Bottom 6: Colin Hynek opens up the sixth with a single for North Carolina.
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Bottom 6: Gavyn Jones takes over for Cord Rager on the mound. Rager pitched a season high 100 pitches.
Top 6: Jason Walk Singles. Dayton Tockey scores. 8-3 Oklahoma. Walker McDuffie allows his first run of the day.
Game Note: North Carolina hasn’t recorded a hit since the 2nd inning.
Top 5: Dasan Harris flies it to midfield, Owen Hull makes the diving catch for the final out. 7-3 Sooners.
Top 5: Jaxon Willits doubles. No outs.
Mid 4: Oklahoma pours in four runs in the bottom of the 4th. Sooners lead 7-3.
Top 4: Jason DeCaro is done for the day. 3.5 IP, 7 hits, 6 runs, 6 ER (season high), 1 BB, 6 K.
Top 4: Jason Walk singles. Kyle Branch scores. 6-3 Sooners.
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Top 4: Kyle Branch doubles. Two men run in. Oklahoma leads 5-3 with two outs.
Top 4: Dasan Harris doubles. Man on second and third.
End 3: Oklahoma ties it in the third off LaChance’s second homer. 3-3 into the 4th.
Bottom 3: Oklahoma pitcher Cord Rager has 9 balls, 9 strikes this inning.
Top 3: Deiten LaChance homers his second of the day.
Top 3: Carter French makes an incredible leap and catch over the back wall to prevent a home run.
End 2: Jake Schaffner is the only Tar Heel to make it to base. 3-2 at the end of two.
Top 2: Jake Schaffner and Gavin Gallaher collide at midfield off a fly ball.
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End 1: After a 2-0 start for Oklahoma, Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, and Gavin Gallaher each run one in to finish the first inning.
Bottom 1: North Carolina takes its first lead off a Colin Hynek Single with bases loaded.
How to watch: Oklahoma vs. North Carolina 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship Game 1
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Full schedule for this weekend:
Saturday, June 20
Game 1: North Carolina vs. Oklahoma 3 p.m. ET on ESPN
Sunday, June 21
Game 2: North Carolina vs. Oklahoma 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Monday, June 22
Game 3: North Carolina vs. Oklahoma TBD on ESPN (if necessary)
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