Oklahoma State's Offensive Surge
Oklahoma State rolled past Arizona 13-1 in seven innings on Friday, snapping a tight series and evening the matchup at one win apiece. The Cowboys improved to 35-19 overall and 17-12 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats dropped to 19-33 and 9-20 in conference.
The offense was relentless, delivering a season-high 17 hits and showcasing five players with multiple-hit games. Alex Conover and Colin Brueggemann each launched home runs in the opening inning, sparking a five-run burst that set the tone. Garrett Shull added a solo shot later, while Ritchie and Smithwick contributed timely RBI singles.
Ethan Lund's Complete-Game Masterpiece
At the mound, Ethan Lund delivered a complete game, striking out 13 Wildcats and allowing only two hits. His 13-strikeout effort marked his first career complete game and lifted his season record to 5-1, pushing his total strikeouts to 119, the 13th-highest single-season mark in program history.
Lund’s dominance was evident early, fanning three batters in both the third and fourth frames, and he capped the night with another three-strikeout inning in the seventh to seal the run-rule victory. The Cowboys’ fourth-inning rally added eight more runs, highlighted by Remo Indomenico’s bases-loaded walk and Brock Thompson’s RBI single.
Series Implications
The performance also placed Brueggemann among an elite group, as his 15th home run of the season made him the 11th player in school history to reach 50 career homers. With the series now tied, both teams head into the next stretch of conference play looking to build on their respective momentum.