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'A dream come true': Beavers celebrate national championship

Some just couldn't hide their excitement and made proclamations they probably won't keep.

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Beaver Nation is celebrating another national title. Oregon State beat Arkansas 5-0 on Thursday night to win the baseball program's third national championship.

Photos: Portland rally

The team returned Oregon on Friday for a rally at Pioneer Square in Portland, followed by a rally in Corvallis.

Following Oregon State’s win, Beavers fans let loose on social media.

But that's what happens when your favorite team wins a championship. Some just couldn’t hide their excitement and made proclamations they probably won’t keep.

“We’re conceiving another kid tonight and we’re naming it Kevin Abel Gorman!!! Boy or Girl!!” Beavers fan Nate Gorman posted on Twitter. The "gesture" is an homage to Oregon State starting pitcher Kevin Abel, who threw all nine innings and didn't give up a run in Thursday's win.

Not only may Abel have a child named after him, he’s now guaranteed a free beer when he turns 21 thanks to Beavers fans Ross Parker.

“Corvallis PSA: I got dibs on buying @Kabel_23 his first beer,” Parker tweeted.

However, that drink will have to wait as Abel is just 19 years old.

Other fans took traditional approaches to show off their exuberance. Kyle Alexander called it a “dream come true” to be in Omaha and witness the Beavers win the championship.

Dream come true. #gobeavs #cws #nationalchampions #champs #gohogsgo

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Debbi Stone complimented Oregon State’s resilience after winning six elimination games to take home the title.

Just goes to show you that you should never give up. Congratulations to our @beaverbaseball ! National Champions! #GOBEAVS ⚾️🔥⚾️🔥⚾️🔥⚾️🔥⚾️

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Stephanie Babb made a fashion statement to honor Oregon State’s big win.

Chris Schumacher is already looking forward to the next time the Beavers will win a championship. Perhaps in 2031?

The team will return to Oregon on Friday and plan to have a rally at Pioneer Square in Portland at noon, followed by a rally in Corvallis at 4 p.m. You will be able to live stream the celebrations on KGW.com.

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