The Oklahoma Sooners opened the super regional with a dominant 8-1 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks, a performance that has put them one win away from the College World Series.
Early Offensive Explosion
Oklahoma struck first in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on a timely hit to take a 1-0 lead, and then exploded for six runs in the second inning as Kansas committed a series of errors.
Starter Cord Rager delivered six innings of one‑hit baseball, limiting the Jayhawks to a single run while his teammates piled on the damage.
Key Players Shine
Dayton Tockey, who has been on a hot streak with six homers in his last nine games, stepped up against closer Boede Rahe in the third inning, showcasing the form that has made him one of the most feared hitters in the tournament.
The game will resume at 12 p.m. CT on Monday and can be watched on ESPN2, streamed via Fubo or ESPN+, or heard on The REF 99.3 FM/1400 AM and the Varsity Radio App.
A Shot at History
With the series shifting to Lawrence’s Hoglund Park, the Sooners know that a single win will send them to the national stage, a prospect that has energized the team and its fans alike.