The University of Oklahoma’s baseball team is gearing up for an exciting NCAA postseason as they head to Atlanta for regional play. The Sooners, holding a 32-21 record, have earned the two-seed in the regional hosted by Georgia Tech, the No. 2 overall team. This marks the fifth consecutive regional appearance for the Sooners and their 43rd overall, showcasing a strong tradition under the leadership of Coach Skip Johnson.
The regional in Atlanta is one of 16 being held across the nation, each a stepping stone on the road to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Sooners will face The Citadel, a three-seed, in their opening game scheduled for 5 p.m. on Friday. The regional also includes four-seed UIC, adding to the competitive lineup.
Atlanta Regional Schedule
The schedule for the Atlanta Regional is as follows:
- Friday, May 29: Game 1: Georgia Tech vs. UIC at Noon (ACC Network); Game 2: Oklahoma vs. The Citadel at 5 p.m. (ESPN+).
- Saturday, May 30: Game 3: Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser; Game 4: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner.
- Sunday, May 31: Game 5: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Loser; Game 6: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner.
- Monday, June 1: Game 7: Game 6 Winner vs. Game 6 Loser (if necessary).
Fans eager to support the Sooners in Atlanta can purchase tickets through the University of Oklahoma’s website. The games promise to be thrilling as the team aims to advance to the super regional stage, where they would face the winner of the Lawrence Regional in a best-of-three series.
As the Sooners embark on this journey, they carry the hopes of their community and the legacy of their past successes. The team’s dedication and skill will be on full display as they strive for a spot in the prestigious College World Series.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
