Updated
Updated · KETV Omaha · Jun 19
College World Series Game 1 Moved to 2 p.m. as Weather Threatens Finals Opener
Updated
Updated · KETV Omaha · Jun 19

College World Series Game 1 Moved to 2 p.m. as Weather Threatens Finals Opener

3 articles · Updated · KETV Omaha · Jun 19

Summary

  • Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Finals between North Carolina and Oklahoma was moved up five hours, from 7 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. in Omaha.
  • Forecasted inclement weather prompted the NCAA to reschedule the opener at Charles Schwab Field rather than delay it later in the day.
  • 8 a.m. parking, noon gates and a 10 a.m. box office opening will now frame the earlier start, while tickets issued for the original 7 p.m. first pitch remain valid.
  • The change affects only the finals opener so far, with the NCAA directing fans to follow further updates as weather remains a factor.

Insights

How will the sudden schedule change affect the duel between Oklahoma’s hot bats and North Carolina’s deep pitching staff?
Can Oklahoma's freshman pitchers make history, or will North Carolina's veterans finally capture their elusive first national title?