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Texas Baseball Faces Elimination in CWS Showdown
16 Jun
Summary
- Texas faces Alabama in a College World Series elimination game on Monday.
- Senior pitcher Ruger Riojas is on the mound for the Longhorns.
- Designated hitter Ethan Mendoza re-injured his shoulder during the game.
The Texas Longhorns are facing a critical elimination game in the College World Series against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The game, scheduled for Monday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, is a must-win for Texas to avoid having its offseason begin. Both teams enter the contest after significant losses in their respective opening games.
Senior right-handed pitcher Ruger Riojas is expected to start for the Longhorns. He has been a key contributor throughout the season. However, a potential setback for Texas is the apparent re-injury of designated hitter Ethan Mendoza's right shoulder during the game. Mendoza has been managing this injury since May and was previously pulled from a game due to it. His status is uncertain as his turn in the lineup approaches.
Texas holds a historical advantage over Alabama in their all-time series, including a national championship win in 1983. The Longhorns secured two of three games against the Crimson Tide in Austin earlier in the season. This matchup is crucial for Texas to advance and continue its pursuit of a College World Series title.
