Texas Tech Practice in Omaha
For the second straight year, and fourth time in six years, the Texas Tech baseball team advanced to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
![Grounds crew workers roll up the tarp before practice for the College World Series game Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-01.jpg?resize=1024%2C694)
![Louis Hacker, from Omaha, Neb., spreads dirt out on the infield before practice for the College World Series game Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C767)
![Texas Tech's Kurt Wilson (8) walks on the field during practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-03.jpg?resize=939%2C1024)
![Texas Tech's Dane Haveman (33) stands on the field during practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C945)
![Texas Tech coach Tim Tadlock pitches the ball during practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C858)
![Texas Tech coach Tim Tadlock shakes hands with Florida State coach Mike Martin during the news conference before the College World Series, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-10.jpg?resize=1024%2C863)
Autographs
After the practice session, players take the time to autograph memorabilia and take pictures with fans.
![Texas Tech's Micah Dallas (34) takes a picture with Amanda Hambrick Carrell during practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C807)
![Texas Tech coach Tim Tadlock autographs a plaque after practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-07.jpg?resize=1024%2C727)
![Texas Tech's Gabe Holt (2) autographs a baseball after practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-08.jpg?resize=1024%2C764)
![Texas Tech's Micah Dallas (34) autographs a baseball bat after practice before the College World Series game against Michigan, Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Practice-09.jpg?resize=1024%2C818)
![The College World Series logo on the field during the opening ceremony Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Opening-Ceremony-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C734)
Opening Day Ceremonies
![Fireworks shoot in the air as Texas Tech is announced during the College World Series opening ceremony Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Opening-Ceremony-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C682)
![Texas Tech players walk onto the field during the College World Series opening ceremony Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Opening-Ceremony-13.jpg?resize=1024%2C682)
![Air Force senior Jordan Dobranski carries the Texas Tech flag while skydiving into the stadium during the College World Series opening ceremony Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Opening-Ceremony-14.jpg?resize=832%2C1024)
![The Eli Young band performs on stage during the College World Series opening ceremony Friday, June 14, 2019, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]](https://i0.wp.com/www.bradtollefson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-06-14-Texas-Tech-Baseball-CWS-Opening-Ceremony-15.jpg?resize=804%2C1024)
A full selection of photos from the practice session can be seen on the A-J.