After Oklahoma and Oklahoma State split the first two games in Stillwater on Friday and Saturday, Sunday marked the rubber match that would decide the final Big 12 Bedlam series.
OU came into this one with the momentum after posting a whopping 19-runs on the Cowboys during Saturday's game and there had been a crazy 44-runs posted by the two teams in the series. This one would start much different though, with both teams bullpens being fresh.
The Sooners took on Oklahoma State Sunday at O'Brate Stadium in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Oklahoma was first to bat and despite having two runners get on base, they were unable to put any runners across the plate. Headed to the mound for the Sooners in the bottom of the first was Grant Stevens, who entered the game with a perfect 5-0 record and a 3.33 ERA. Despite giving up a double with only one out, Stevens was quick to escape the first allowing no runs.
Cowboys pitcher Gabe Davis kept his success going in the second, allowing only one batter on and keeping the Sooners scoreless. The bottom of the second is where we saw the first run of the day as OSU struck first. Cowboys led 1-0 after two.
OU's bats would not stay silent. Thanks to a Bryce Madron homer, the game was knotted up at 1s going into the bottom of the third. The game wouldn't stay tied long, as OSU's Carson Benge was able to retake the lead for the Cowboys with a solo home run. OSU led 2-1 after three.
The improved defensive performances continued in the fourth inning. Although both teams would get runners on base, neither could capitalize and the game remained 2-1 after four.
The fifth was when the Oklahoma bats really woke up. The inning started with Jaxon Willits being walked and OSU quickly made a change on the mound. Unlucky for OSU, OU was at the top of their lineup and they did not miss their opportunity to strike. After faking a bunt, Jason Walk gave OU their first lead of the game with a two-run shot into right. The momentum continued, as Jackson Nicklaus was able to send another runner in off a ground-rule double. Oklahoma would end up leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the fifth.
Oklahoma State answered right away, starting the inning off with a double which forced Skip Johnson into the bullpen. Righty Brendan Girton took the mound. Oklahoma State would end up cutting the lead to 4-3 with runners on first and third at only one out, but Girton was able to stop the bleeding and had a tremendous finish to the inning. He allowed no additional runs as OU maintained a 4-3 lead after five.
After both teams found some offense in the fifth, that quickly disappeared. Both lineups would be retired in order in the sixth, keeping OU in the lead.
OSU stayed hot on the mound to start the sixth, forcing Oklahoma into a quick two outs with only one runner on base. In what felt like a needed spark on offense, Michael Snyder launched a two out RBI double into right field, giving OU a 5-3 lead.
Opportunities were running out for OSU. After getting two runners on, Jamie Hitt would replace Girton on the mound. Hitt was not able to survive the inning as the Cowboys' bats caught fire. After giving up a Donovan LaSalle three-run homer, Ryan Lambert would make his way on the mound. Lambert ended up walking the next three batters, forcing yet another change on the mound for OU. Carson Atwood entered and would finish the inning. Oklahoma State was able to take an advantage of a disastrous inning by OU, posting 6-runs and taking a 9-5 lead after seven.
The Sooners' bats needed a big eight and they had the exact opposite, being sat 1-2-3 and not able to cut into the OSU lead. Malachi Witherspoon replaced Atwood on the mound and was able to halt OSU's offensive momentum, keeping the OSU lead at 9-5 going into the ninth.
Despite getting a leadoff single from Jason Walk to start the ninth, Oklahoma was unable to capitalize and Oklahoma State would complete their comeback to win 9-5.
OU came into this one with the momentum after posting a whopping 19-runs on the Cowboys during Saturday's game and there had been a crazy 44-runs posted by the two teams in the series. This one would start much different though, with both teams bullpens being fresh.
The Sooners took on Oklahoma State Sunday at O'Brate Stadium in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Oklahoma was first to bat and despite having two runners get on base, they were unable to put any runners across the plate. Headed to the mound for the Sooners in the bottom of the first was Grant Stevens, who entered the game with a perfect 5-0 record and a 3.33 ERA. Despite giving up a double with only one out, Stevens was quick to escape the first allowing no runs.
Cowboys pitcher Gabe Davis kept his success going in the second, allowing only one batter on and keeping the Sooners scoreless. The bottom of the second is where we saw the first run of the day as OSU struck first. Cowboys led 1-0 after two.
OU's bats would not stay silent. Thanks to a Bryce Madron homer, the game was knotted up at 1s going into the bottom of the third. The game wouldn't stay tied long, as OSU's Carson Benge was able to retake the lead for the Cowboys with a solo home run. OSU led 2-1 after three.
The improved defensive performances continued in the fourth inning. Although both teams would get runners on base, neither could capitalize and the game remained 2-1 after four.
The fifth was when the Oklahoma bats really woke up. The inning started with Jaxon Willits being walked and OSU quickly made a change on the mound. Unlucky for OSU, OU was at the top of their lineup and they did not miss their opportunity to strike. After faking a bunt, Jason Walk gave OU their first lead of the game with a two-run shot into right. The momentum continued, as Jackson Nicklaus was able to send another runner in off a ground-rule double. Oklahoma would end up leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the fifth.
Oklahoma State answered right away, starting the inning off with a double which forced Skip Johnson into the bullpen. Righty Brendan Girton took the mound. Oklahoma State would end up cutting the lead to 4-3 with runners on first and third at only one out, but Girton was able to stop the bleeding and had a tremendous finish to the inning. He allowed no additional runs as OU maintained a 4-3 lead after five.
After both teams found some offense in the fifth, that quickly disappeared. Both lineups would be retired in order in the sixth, keeping OU in the lead.
OSU stayed hot on the mound to start the sixth, forcing Oklahoma into a quick two outs with only one runner on base. In what felt like a needed spark on offense, Michael Snyder launched a two out RBI double into right field, giving OU a 5-3 lead.
Opportunities were running out for OSU. After getting two runners on, Jamie Hitt would replace Girton on the mound. Hitt was not able to survive the inning as the Cowboys' bats caught fire. After giving up a Donovan LaSalle three-run homer, Ryan Lambert would make his way on the mound. Lambert ended up walking the next three batters, forcing yet another change on the mound for OU. Carson Atwood entered and would finish the inning. Oklahoma State was able to take an advantage of a disastrous inning by OU, posting 6-runs and taking a 9-5 lead after seven.
The Sooners' bats needed a big eight and they had the exact opposite, being sat 1-2-3 and not able to cut into the OSU lead. Malachi Witherspoon replaced Atwood on the mound and was able to halt OSU's offensive momentum, keeping the OSU lead at 9-5 going into the ninth.
Despite getting a leadoff single from Jason Walk to start the ninth, Oklahoma was unable to capitalize and Oklahoma State would complete their comeback to win 9-5.
