Norman, OK — Oklahoma’s bats erupted for a 14-0 blowout over Vanderbilt in Game 2, securing the series in front of a single-game attendance record of 5,051 at L Dale Mitchell Park. The Sooners’ relentless offense and airtight defense delivered their first run-rule victory in SEC play since joining the conference this season, ending the game in seven innings.
Junior pitcher Kyson Witherspoon was untouchable, tossing a complete-game gem with seven innings pitched, allowing just two hits, no walks, and striking out six. The Sooner defense backed him with clutch plays, ensuring Vanderbilt never found a foothold.
The onslaught began immediately. In the first inning, Jason Walk was hit by a pitch, followed by a Trey Gambill double. Easton Carmichael then crushed a three-run homer, giving Oklahoma a 3-0 lead before Vanderbilt could blink. The third inning saw Dasan Harris single to right-center, scoring Sam Christiansen to make it 4-0.
The fourth inning was a nightmare for Vanderbilt’s defense. Dayton Tockey’s groundout led to a run on an error, and with bases loaded, Kyle Branch reached on another miscue, allowing Carmichael to score. Harris followed with a two-RBI single, and Dawson Willis capped the inning with a towering three-run homer—Oklahoma’s second of the day—ballooning the lead to 11-0.
The Sooners didn’t let up. In the fifth, Gambill, hit by a pitch again, scored on a Jaxon Willits single, pushing the score to 12-0. Carmichael struck again in the sixth, tripling to left-center to drive in Gambill and Willis, cementing the 14-0 margin. Oklahoma’s defense sealed the deal in the seventh, triggering the run rule.
Carmichael led the charge, going 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 5 RBIs, a homer, and a triple. Harris was electric, finishing 3-for-4 with a run and 3 RBIs. Willis added a 1-for-3 day with 2 runs and 3 RBIs, including his three-run blast in the fourth inning.
The Sooners’ explosive performance underscored their SEC arrival, blending offensive firepower with Witherspoon’s dominance on the mound. Oklahoma now looks to carry this momentum forward as they attempt to complete their first series sweep in SEC play tomorrow.
Junior pitcher Kyson Witherspoon was untouchable, tossing a complete-game gem with seven innings pitched, allowing just two hits, no walks, and striking out six. The Sooner defense backed him with clutch plays, ensuring Vanderbilt never found a foothold.
The onslaught began immediately. In the first inning, Jason Walk was hit by a pitch, followed by a Trey Gambill double. Easton Carmichael then crushed a three-run homer, giving Oklahoma a 3-0 lead before Vanderbilt could blink. The third inning saw Dasan Harris single to right-center, scoring Sam Christiansen to make it 4-0.
The fourth inning was a nightmare for Vanderbilt’s defense. Dayton Tockey’s groundout led to a run on an error, and with bases loaded, Kyle Branch reached on another miscue, allowing Carmichael to score. Harris followed with a two-RBI single, and Dawson Willis capped the inning with a towering three-run homer—Oklahoma’s second of the day—ballooning the lead to 11-0.
The Sooners didn’t let up. In the fifth, Gambill, hit by a pitch again, scored on a Jaxon Willits single, pushing the score to 12-0. Carmichael struck again in the sixth, tripling to left-center to drive in Gambill and Willis, cementing the 14-0 margin. Oklahoma’s defense sealed the deal in the seventh, triggering the run rule.
Carmichael led the charge, going 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 5 RBIs, a homer, and a triple. Harris was electric, finishing 3-for-4 with a run and 3 RBIs. Willis added a 1-for-3 day with 2 runs and 3 RBIs, including his three-run blast in the fourth inning.
The Sooners’ explosive performance underscored their SEC arrival, blending offensive firepower with Witherspoon’s dominance on the mound. Oklahoma now looks to carry this momentum forward as they attempt to complete their first series sweep in SEC play tomorrow.
