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Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Oklahoma's Dayton Tockey (16) and teammates celebrate after Tockey hit a solo home run against Georgia Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Georgia Tech's Alex Hernandez (4) slides in safe at third base against Oklahoma infielder Camden Johnson (9) during the sixth inning of the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Georgia Tech pitcher Mason Patel (left) is greeted after pitching against Oklahoma during the second inning of the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Georgia Tech pitcher Mason Patel (29) delivers to an Oklahoma batter during the sixth inning of the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey (right) consoles Drew Burress after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium on Monday, June 1, 2026. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Georgia Tech's Kent Schmidt (10) reacts after Oklahoma hit a solo home run against Tech during the 10th inning to win the Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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