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1913 — James Rowe, who had won back-to-back Belmont Stake races in 1872-73 as a jockey, sets the record for the most number of Belmont Stakes wins by a trainer, eight, when he sends Prince Eugene to victory.

The two most talented teams are also the two highest seeds to get there -- No. 3 Arkansas and No. 6 Louisiana State -- and they have to face off in the first round. No. 8 Oregon State is the third national seed on hand.

The eight teams in Omaha have combined for 74 appearances in the College World Series and 16 national championships.

UCLA baseball is trying to win its first title in more than a decade at the Men's College World Series, and they might have an edge over the other seven teams.

The College World Series officially gets underway today when the Arizona Wildcats face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Game 1 of the double-elimination round.

Here is how the Men's College World Series works, including how teams make the MCWS, the format and the schedule.