Longhorns are ready to make their pitch in Omaha.

University of Texas baseball team have won five national championships, second only to Southern California's 12 titles. And Texas (55-13) again is favored to win the eight-team, double-elimination event that starts Friday. The team has reached the College World Series a record 31 times, including in four of the past five years. The team has won five national championships, second only to University of Southern California's 12 titles. And Texas (55-13) again is favored to win the eight-team, double-elimination event that starts Friday. A wealth of pitching is largely responsible for Texas' championship success.