College World Series 2018 preview: Oregon State Beavers pave the way

The Oregon State Beavers lead the way in the 2018 NCAA Baseball College World Series. Does any NCAA Baseball time have enough firepower to overthrow this monster of a team?

College World Series is finally here! Eight NCAA Baseball teams found their way to Omaha with many twists and turn along the way. The “Elite 8” of NCAA Baseball teams includes three SEC teams, two teams from out West in the Pac-12, and another duo from the Big 12.

Of the 16 national seeds, six of the No.1 Seeds remain.

1. (5) Arkansas Razorbacks (SEC)
2. (1) Florida Gators (SEC)
3. Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC)
4. (6) North Carolina Tar Heels (ACC)
5. (3) Oregon State Beavers (Pac-12)
6. (13)Texas Longhorns (Big 12)
7. (9)Texas Tech Red Raiders (Big-12)
8. Washington Huskies (Pac 12)

Of all the NCAA Baseball College World Series teams, the defending NCAA Baseball National Champion Flordia Gators were the last squad to punch their ticket, doing so in dramatic fashion. Florida’s Austin Langworthy hit a lined shot to right field that was a hair short of leaving the yard — until he received an assist from Auburn’s right-fielder.

I suppose he thought this was basketball, but the Florida Gators aren’t complaining!

The Oregon State Beavers are the heavy favorite, with a loaded-roster that is finally healthy. After falling just in 2017, they have some unfinished business in Omaha.

Their Pac-12 rivals, the Washington Huskies make their first trip to the College World Series and are the Cinderella squad of the Omaha eight.

The Texas Longhorns got hot at the right time, finishing the 2018 NCAA Baseball season by snatching the Big 12 regular season title and holding off a stellar Tennesee Tech squad in the Austin Super Regionals.

The Arkansas Razorbacks have the best chance of knocking off the Oregon State Beavers, with a loaded roster and pitching depth that could quiet the bats of any of their opponents.