Oklahoma State eked out a 1-0 win against UC Santa Barbara to kick off the 2016 College World Series.
Fans on social media could get a glimpse of the live action and feelings around the tournament.
For starters, Oklahoma State's toy dinosaur toy/mascot Utropolis was ready for the Cowboys' first pitch.
I'm here and I'm ready to party!!! #BeatUCSB #CWS #OmaPokes pic.twitter.com/Kb2OWwwhJR
— Utropolis (@utrop4pokes) June 18, 2016
UC Santa Barbara, one of the biggest underdogs of the tournament took batting practice with eyes on an upset.
Batting practice about to start #CWS pic.twitter.com/xXR6QxA5Sn
— UCSB Baseball (@UCSB_Baseball) June 18, 2016
Nearly 21,000 people watched the National Anthem took place followed by a press box-rattling flyover before the first pitch of the 2016 College World Series. Fans outside participated in massive tailgating parties with some tents even featuring televisions to watch the games.
That moment when the press box vibrates from F-18s flying over #CWS2016 @OSIsports pic.twitter.com/ysm46BvwUh
— Chase Snider (@chasesnider) June 18, 2016
Oklahoma State's Thomas Hatch and Gauchos Shane Bieber swapped shutout innings until the fourth when Oklahoma State third baseman Garrett Benge drove home outfielder Corey Hassel.
Cowboys are on the board! After 1Bs by @CoreyH28 & @DWalt05, Benge delivers RBI 1B to put #okstate up 1-0 b4 pic.twitter.com/VhGLA9VYza
— Cowboy Baseball (@OSUBaseball) June 18, 2016
That proved to be all of the scoring, but that did not end the nerves for fans as Hatch completed the game by striking out Austin Bush. Former Oklahoma State star and current Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer appreciated the win.
After #Pokes win game 1 of #Omaha #GoPokes @OSUBaseball pic.twitter.com/LUx3QeCQMb
— Jordy Mercer (@jordy_mercer) June 18, 2016
For a full recap, Oklahoma State baseball put out several highlights.
Watch highlights of #okstate win in #CWS opener, w/another dominant performance by @ThomasHatch27 leading the wayhttps://t.co/Fc77FMHPA9
— Cowboy Baseball (@OSUBaseball) June 18, 2016
Game 2 will feature Miami and Arizona as the two teams hope to stay in the winner's bracket. The outfield seats are filled and the teams are loaded with anticipation. Fans are piling into the stadium.
So there will be a few Arizona fans here tonight https://t.co/qVv3nlqQBj
— Teddy Cahill (@tedcahill) June 18, 2016
Who do you think will get the win in Game 2? How about the whole tournament? Fill out our poll here and below to let us know.
Who do you think will win tonight's #CWS2016 matchup — @MiamiHurricanes or @ArizonaBaseball?
— Omaha Sports Insider (@OSIsports) June 18, 2016
