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⚾️ Oklahoma Beats Kansas 11-6 on Saturday
NORMAN, Okla. – In sport two of a three-game collection, the Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 11-6 on Saturday afternoon at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
Sophomore Chase Jans had a multi-hit day and 4 RBIs, together with a three-run dwelling run within the fourth inning.
Oklahoma (23-20, 8-9 Huge 12) burst out to an early lead on Saturday. Three runs within the second inning and 4 within the third had the Sooners forward 7-0 after three innings. 5 of the seven runs scored by way of dwelling run for OU, with Sebastian Orduno hitting a two-run shot within the second and John Spikerman connecting on a three-run homer within the third.
The Jayhawks offense went to work within the prime of the fourth to shut the hole. A fielding error, single and fielder’s alternative loaded the bases for KU with no outs. Redshirt sophomore Mike Koszewski hit a two-out, two-run single by means of the proper aspect. Subsequent up was sophomore Chase Jans who pounced on the very first pitch he noticed. Jans took a belt-high pitch out to proper subject for a three-run dwelling run. Jans’ seventh homer of the season made the rating 7-5.
Kansas threatened within the sixth inning with runners on first and second with two outs. Senior Cole Elvis gave a 3-2 pitch a journey to heart subject, however a diving catch by the Oklahoma heart fielder ended the inning with no runs crossing the plate.
After incomes back-to-back walks to start out the underside of the seventh, Oklahoma capitalized on the chance. A sacrifice bunt adopted by a sacrifice fly pushed the Sooners result in 8-5. Spikerman got here up subsequent and hit his second dwelling run of the sport to provide the Sooners a 10-5 benefit.
The Jayhawks obtained a run again within the prime of the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Jans. Nevertheless, a pinch-hit dwelling run from Easton Carmichael within the backside of the eighth as soon as once more made the Sooners benefit 5 runs. The scoring ended at 11-6.
Junior Sam Eire began for Kansas and labored a scoreless first inning, however he bumped into hassle after that. Hunter Cranton adopted Eire and tossed 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
PITCHERS OF RECORD
Win: Braden Carmichael (4-0)
Ultimate line: 5.1 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO
Save: Will Carsten (1)
Ultimate line: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO
Loss: Sam Eire (4-6)
Ultimate line: 2.2 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 3 BB, 0 SO
QUOTABLE
“I feel we performed just like how we performed yesterday. We outhit them, however we gave them too many free passes within the center. We’ve got to win the freebie award tomorrow and win the strike zone. Our guys are competing at a excessive stage and we’ll definitely be able to go.” – Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald
NOTES
• Jake English has now reached base safely in his final 19 video games.
• Michael Brooks prolonged his on-base streak to 14 video games.
• Shojinaga pushed his hitting streak to 9 video games. He went 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Shojinaga has 14 multi-hit video games this season, which is tied for essentially the most on the group.
• Jans prolonged his hitting streak to eight video games. He completed 2-for-4 with a house run, 4 RBIs and a run scored. The house run was his seventh of the season. Jans additionally has 14 multi-hit video games this season.
UP NEXT
Kansas (21-22, 6-11 Huge 12) appears to be like to win the collection in opposition to Oklahoma within the rubber match on Sunday afternoon in Norman. First pitch is ready for two p.m. CT.
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Steelers Get No Favors Before Chiefs Matchup
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, in a game they hoped carried a different meaning. Heading into their three-games in 11 days stretch, the black and gold had an opportunity to compete for the top seed in the AFC and claim the AFC North crown.
Now, things aren’t different. They’re fighting to remain the division crown, and will need to beat the Chiefs to keep themselves at the top of the race instead of banking on help from the Baltimore Ravens.
The Buffalo Bills didn’t make that challenge any easier. After going down early in Week 16 against the New England Patriots, it looked as if the Bills were going to give Kansas City and early Christmas present. A loss and the Chiefs claimed home-field advantage in the AFC, which would’ve taken a lot of pressure off them to play injured players like Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.
Instead, Buffalo climbed their way back and won, keeping the AFC race alive. And heading into Week 17 against the Steelers, it gave Kansas City every ounce of motivation to keep their winning ways alive and beat the Steelers.
The Steelers are 2.5-point underdogs against the Chiefs heading into Week 17. They’ll be looking to get names like George Pickens and DeShon Elliott back on the field, while monitoring a list of Chiefs injuries that includes Jones and offensive tackle D.J. Humphries.
Nothing will come easy this Christmas for Pittsburgh, and thanks to the Bills, their hopes of Carson Wentz and some backups starting at Acrisure Stadium won’t happen. It’ll be good on good for those tuning in for the holiday showdown.
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2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Cutback Ability
The first thing you see when you watch Devin Neal is his ability to make decisive decisions as a runner. It allows him to see and find running lanes as they develop or while they are. It is also showcased when he breaks into the second level and is tasked with making a defender miss.
Speed
Neal can finish runs when in space, break off long runs, and find the endzone when given the chance. He shows whenever he is given the chance to be a receiver and already has momentum built up. With any touch of the ball he has, he can go to the endzone with his speed.
Receiving Ability
Neal has some drops on his film, he isn’t perfect, but he gets open when tasked with running a route. He does a good job of moving without the ball in his hands, and it allows him to be in a position to be a reliable receiver. Once he gets the focus drops out of the way, he can really find some nice receiving work in the NFL if given the chance.
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Kansas State Fans Unload On Jerome Tang After Wichita State Loss
Kansas State’s meltdown loss to the Stockers can be attributed to many on the team.
But it was coach Jerome Tang who was the center of the criticism Saturday night. This is the second time in the last three games where the Wildcats were outdone dramatically in the second half.
Kansas State stars Coleman Hawkins and David N’Guessan combined for just 15 points on 35 percent shooting. Meanwhile, David Castillo went 0 of 7 from 3-point range, contributing to a 28 percent shooting performance from the arc.
On the other end, Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and Corey Washington combined for 42 points. The Shockers collectively got to the paint and free-throw line very often Saturday.
“I saw this live,” one user said. “Competitive for 30 minutes, the Cats freaked out being down by 4 and couldn’t stop chucking threes and play horrible defense. Tang tries but this squad has no heart and grit. Soft. Fragile.”
Kansas State starts facing conference opponents next week, with their first Big 12 matchup against Cincinnati (9-1) Monday night. But honestly, most fans are ready to throw in the towel on the season already.
“I love this college with my whole heart,” another fan said. “Will always support the University but this is one of the worst starts to a season I have ever seen. This is not the standard we have built and something needs to change. The program should be embarrassed because the fans sure are.”
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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