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The College World Series is exceeding all expectations, with endless upsets and two red-hot teams playing for the Championship.
Those two remaining teams are UNC and Oklahoma, both spotless through three games in Omaha. The Diamond Heels (53-12-1) and Sooners (41-22) continue their championship quests on Saturday night at 8 p.m., with Game 1 of the CWS Finals set under the bright lights of Charles Schwab Field.
North Carolina started its CWS run with a 6-2 comeback win over Ole Miss. UNC downed West Virginia, 5-2, then eliminated the Mountaineers with a 12-7 victory on June 17.
Oklahoma is peaking at the right time, winning its last eight games. The Sooners beat a pair of SEC rivals in their first three CWS clashes: Alabama (9-0) on June 13, then Georgia (4-3, 11-4) on Monday and Wednesday.
The Diamond Heels combine a perfect blend of shutdown pitching and clutch hitting. Jason DeCaro and Caden Glauber anchor North Carolina on the mound, but they're only two studs on a deep staff. Owen Hull and Jake Schaffner lead a deep batting order, but UNC can scare opponents 1-9 and from its bench.
Oklahoma has 24 runs through three games in Omaha, while limiting opponents to seven runs. Center fielder Jason Walk blasted a pair of home runs in the Sooners' Finals berth-clinching win vs. Georgia, while Nick Weslowski and LJ Mercurius kept the Dawgs' bats in check.
If you're in or anywhere near Omaha, seriously consider attending this can't-miss matchup. If you're planning to watch on TV, your favorite streaming device, listening on the radio or somewhere else, keep reading below for more broadcast information.
TV Channel: ESPN
Time: Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. ET
Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 84)
Website: WatchESPN
Stream UNC-Oklahoma baseball
The Diamond Heels are hot right now. After needing a Game 3 comeback against USC in the Chapel Hill Super Regional, North Carolina is off to a 3-0 start in Omaha.
The Sooners are hotter. After losing its first SEC Tournament game, then later to Georgia Tech in the Atlanta Regional, Oklahoma has eight consecutive wins.
The Diamond Heels can hit any pitcher, while their pitching and defense will frustrate any hitter. The Sooners don't care who they play, facing a gauntlet en route to the Championship Series.
Playing in its first CWS Finals since 2007, UNC takes Game 1 in a thriller.
Score prediction: UNC 4, Oklahoma 3
February 13: vs. Indiana (W, 9-4)
Feb. 14: Doubleheader vs. Indiana (W, 12-2 and 4-3)
Feb. 17: vs. Richmond (W, 10-0)
Feb. 18: vs. Longwood (W, 5-3)
Feb. 20: @ East Carolina (W, 10-0)
Feb. 21: vs. ECU in Durham Bulls Athletic Park (L, 10-3)
Feb. 22: vs. ECU (T, 3-3)
Feb. 24: vs. North Carolina A&T (W, 9-1)
Feb. 25: vs. VCU (W, 13-3)
Feb. 27: vs. Le Moyne (W, 16-3)
Feb. 28: vs. Le Moyne (W, 12-2)
March 1: vs. Le Moyne (W, 21-1)
March 3: vs. Elon (W, 5-1)
March 6: vs. Virginia (L, 13-3)
March 7: vs. UVA (L, 9-2)
March 8: vs. UVA (W, 8-7)
March 10: vs. Bucknell (W, 13-3)
March 13: at Cal (W, 8-1)
March 14: at Cal (W, 6-2)
March 15: at Cal (W, 10-2)
March 20: vs. Louisville (W, 11-1)
March 21: vs. Louisville (L, 2-0)
March 22: vs. Louisville (W, 7-6)
March 24: vs. South Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. (W, 9-1)
March 28: Doubleheader at #23 Notre Dame (W, 6-5 and 13-7)
March 29: at #23 Notre Dame (W, 15-10)
March 31: vs. Campbell (W, 5-4)
April 2: vs. #22 Boston College (L, 6-1)
April 3: vs. #22 Boston College (W, 5-2)
April 4: vs. #22 Boston College (W, 8-7)
April 7: vs. Charlotte (W, 8-4)
April 10: at Clemson (L, 9-5)
April 11: at Clemson (W, 6-4)
April 12: at Clemson (W, 12-5)
April 14: vs. UNC-Wilmington (W, 14-5)
April 17: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (W, 5-2)
April 18: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (W, 14-4)
April 19: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (L, 5-2)
April 21: vs. High Point (W, 9-2)
April 23: at Duke (W, 3-1)
April 24: at Duke (L, 3-1)
April 25: at Duke (W, 22-5)
April 28: vs. Coastal Carolina (7 p.m.)
May 3: vs. Duke (W, 13-0)
May 8: vs. Pitt (W, 4-1)
May 9: vs. Pitt (W, 12-2)
May 10: vs. Pitt (W, 7-3)
May 12: at UNC-Wilmington (W, 13-7)
May 14: at NC State (W, 9-4)
May 15: at NC State (W, 17-7)
May 16: at NC State (L, 7-2)
May 22: vs. Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals at Truist Field (Charlotte, N.C.) (W, 10-4)
May 23: vs. Pitt in ACC Tournament Semifinals at Truist Field (Charlotte, N .C.) (W, 13-5)
May 24: vs. Georgia Tech in ACC Championship at Truist Field (Charlotte, N.C.) (L, 13-6)
May 29: vs. VCU in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 8-0)
May 30: vs. East Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 7-5)
May 31: vs. VCU in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 9-3)
June 5: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (L, 9-5)
June 6: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (W, 4-0)
June 7: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (W, 4-3)
June 12: vs. Ole Miss in College World Series (W, 6-2)
June 14: vs. West Virginia in College World Series (W, 5-2)
June 17: vs. West Virginia in College World Series (W, 12-7)
June 20: vs. Oklahoma in College World Series Finals (8 p.m.)
June 21: vs. Oklahoma in College World Series Finals (2:30 p.m.)
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: College World Series: Time, streaming, picks, odds for UNC-OU Game 1
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Those two remaining teams are UNC and Oklahoma, both spotless through three games in Omaha. The Diamond Heels (53-12-1) and Sooners (41-22) continue their championship quests on Saturday night at 8 p.m., with Game 1 of the CWS Finals set under the bright lights of Charles Schwab Field.
North Carolina started its CWS run with a 6-2 comeback win over Ole Miss. UNC downed West Virginia, 5-2, then eliminated the Mountaineers with a 12-7 victory on June 17.
Oklahoma is peaking at the right time, winning its last eight games. The Sooners beat a pair of SEC rivals in their first three CWS clashes: Alabama (9-0) on June 13, then Georgia (4-3, 11-4) on Monday and Wednesday.
The Diamond Heels combine a perfect blend of shutdown pitching and clutch hitting. Jason DeCaro and Caden Glauber anchor North Carolina on the mound, but they're only two studs on a deep staff. Owen Hull and Jake Schaffner lead a deep batting order, but UNC can scare opponents 1-9 and from its bench.
Oklahoma has 24 runs through three games in Omaha, while limiting opponents to seven runs. Center fielder Jason Walk blasted a pair of home runs in the Sooners' Finals berth-clinching win vs. Georgia, while Nick Weslowski and LJ Mercurius kept the Dawgs' bats in check.
If you're in or anywhere near Omaha, seriously consider attending this can't-miss matchup. If you're planning to watch on TV, your favorite streaming device, listening on the radio or somewhere else, keep reading below for more broadcast information.
What channel is Game 1 of the UNC-Oklahoma CWS Finals on? Time, TV schedule, radio
TV Channel: ESPN
Time: Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. ET
Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 84)
Website: WatchESPN
Where to watch Game 1 of UNC-Oklahoma CWS Finals on live stream
Stream UNC-Oklahoma baseball
UNC-Oklahoma Game 1 prediction, picks, odds
The Diamond Heels are hot right now. After needing a Game 3 comeback against USC in the Chapel Hill Super Regional, North Carolina is off to a 3-0 start in Omaha.
The Sooners are hotter. After losing its first SEC Tournament game, then later to Georgia Tech in the Atlanta Regional, Oklahoma has eight consecutive wins.
The Diamond Heels can hit any pitcher, while their pitching and defense will frustrate any hitter. The Sooners don't care who they play, facing a gauntlet en route to the Championship Series.
Playing in its first CWS Finals since 2007, UNC takes Game 1 in a thriller.
Score prediction: UNC 4, Oklahoma 3
Full UNC baseball schedule
February 13: vs. Indiana (W, 9-4)
Feb. 14: Doubleheader vs. Indiana (W, 12-2 and 4-3)
Feb. 17: vs. Richmond (W, 10-0)
Feb. 18: vs. Longwood (W, 5-3)
Feb. 20: @ East Carolina (W, 10-0)
Feb. 21: vs. ECU in Durham Bulls Athletic Park (L, 10-3)
Feb. 22: vs. ECU (T, 3-3)
Feb. 24: vs. North Carolina A&T (W, 9-1)
Feb. 25: vs. VCU (W, 13-3)
Feb. 27: vs. Le Moyne (W, 16-3)
Feb. 28: vs. Le Moyne (W, 12-2)
March 1: vs. Le Moyne (W, 21-1)
March 3: vs. Elon (W, 5-1)
March 6: vs. Virginia (L, 13-3)
March 7: vs. UVA (L, 9-2)
March 8: vs. UVA (W, 8-7)
March 10: vs. Bucknell (W, 13-3)
March 13: at Cal (W, 8-1)
March 14: at Cal (W, 6-2)
March 15: at Cal (W, 10-2)
March 20: vs. Louisville (W, 11-1)
March 21: vs. Louisville (L, 2-0)
March 22: vs. Louisville (W, 7-6)
March 24: vs. South Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. (W, 9-1)
March 28: Doubleheader at #23 Notre Dame (W, 6-5 and 13-7)
March 29: at #23 Notre Dame (W, 15-10)
March 31: vs. Campbell (W, 5-4)
April 2: vs. #22 Boston College (L, 6-1)
April 3: vs. #22 Boston College (W, 5-2)
April 4: vs. #22 Boston College (W, 8-7)
April 7: vs. Charlotte (W, 8-4)
April 10: at Clemson (L, 9-5)
April 11: at Clemson (W, 6-4)
April 12: at Clemson (W, 12-5)
April 14: vs. UNC-Wilmington (W, 14-5)
April 17: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (W, 5-2)
April 18: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (W, 14-4)
April 19: vs. #2 Georgia Tech (L, 5-2)
April 21: vs. High Point (W, 9-2)
April 23: at Duke (W, 3-1)
April 24: at Duke (L, 3-1)
April 25: at Duke (W, 22-5)
April 28: vs. Coastal Carolina (7 p.m.)
May 3: vs. Duke (W, 13-0)
May 8: vs. Pitt (W, 4-1)
May 9: vs. Pitt (W, 12-2)
May 10: vs. Pitt (W, 7-3)
May 12: at UNC-Wilmington (W, 13-7)
May 14: at NC State (W, 9-4)
May 15: at NC State (W, 17-7)
May 16: at NC State (L, 7-2)
May 22: vs. Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals at Truist Field (Charlotte, N.C.) (W, 10-4)
May 23: vs. Pitt in ACC Tournament Semifinals at Truist Field (Charlotte, N .C.) (W, 13-5)
May 24: vs. Georgia Tech in ACC Championship at Truist Field (Charlotte, N.C.) (L, 13-6)
May 29: vs. VCU in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 8-0)
May 30: vs. East Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 7-5)
May 31: vs. VCU in Chapel Hill Regional (W, 9-3)
June 5: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (L, 9-5)
June 6: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (W, 4-0)
June 7: vs. USC in Chapel Hill Super Regional (W, 4-3)
June 12: vs. Ole Miss in College World Series (W, 6-2)
June 14: vs. West Virginia in College World Series (W, 5-2)
June 17: vs. West Virginia in College World Series (W, 12-7)
June 20: vs. Oklahoma in College World Series Finals (8 p.m.)
June 21: vs. Oklahoma in College World Series Finals (2:30 p.m.)
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: College World Series: Time, streaming, picks, odds for UNC-OU Game 1
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