Pitchers Ben Abram and Jake Bennett both made their first starts of the season against Texas Southern, each earning a win. Abram gave up two hits and struck out five batters over five innings pitched, and Bennett allowed four hits and a run while striking out seven batters over four innings of work.
Close games against Illinois State
OU’s strong defense and pitching continued in a series of close wins over Illinois State.
OU played two double headers against Illinois State over the weekend. The Sooners went 3-1, beating the Redbirds 2-1 and 4-1 on Friday and 3-2 on Saturday.