Rodriguez and Pack Jr. Power Texas Past Alabama in Omaha

Dominant Offensive Display

A. Rodriguez and A. Pack Jr. led a lopsided offensive assault, combining for four runs via home runs and multiple other scoring opportunities. The Texas Longhorns secured a 14-2 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The win improved Texas’s record to 46-14, while Alabama fell to 42-21.

Early Inning Surge

Texas established control early, breaking open a 1-0 deficit with a rapid-fire second inning. After A. Rodriguez doubled to right in the first to score two runs, the Longhorns added four more in the bottom of the second. L. Vaughn and J. Lemm provided early support, but A. Pack Jr. and E. Mendoza drove in key runs with singles. Rodriguez then tripled to deep left center, bringing Pack Jr. and Mendoza home to extend the lead to 5-1 before Alabama could respond.

Home Run Barrage

The gap widened significantly in the sixth inning as Rodriguez and Pack Jr. launched back-to-back home runs. Rodriguez’s shot to right center included a run by C. Early, while Pack Jr. homered to left, adding another tally. Rodriguez completed his night with a double in the eighth inning, scoring Pack Jr. to push the score to 14-2. Pack Jr. also contributed with a single in the eighth that scored A. Robbins.

Pitching Performance

Ruger - P Riojas earned the win (6-2) by pitching six innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits while striking out seven batters. Brody - P Walls closed out the final two innings with a scoreless performance, striking out two. Ethan - P Walker and Cody - P Howard provided relief, each retiring the side in order.

Alabama’s pitching struggled throughout the contest. Zane - P Adams took the loss (8-5) after surrendering seven earned runs in 1.2 innings. Matthew - P Heiberger pitched four innings, allowing three earned runs, while Hagan - P Banks and Myles - P Upchurch also gave up runs in their respective appearances.

Final Score and Records

The Longhorns’ 14 runs were supported by timely hitting and strong base running. Alabama managed only two runs, with A. Robbins and C. Tinney among the run-scorers for the Tide. The game highlighted Texas’s depth and power, contrasting with Alabama’s inability to contain the Longhorns’ offense. The final score stands at 14-2, with Texas moving to 46-14 and Alabama dropping to 42-21.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/college-baseball/game/_/gameId/401874443