Oklahoma State tops Missouri State 10-5 in regional opener

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Nolan McLean hit two solo dwelling runs, Jake Thompson had two run-scoring singles amongst his three hits and No. 7 total seed Oklahoma State doubled up Missouri State 10-5 within the Stillwater Regional on Friday.

Oklahoma State (40-20) advances to play the winner of Friday’s nightcap between Grand Canyon and Arkansas on Saturday. Missouri State (30-28) will play an elimination sport towards the loser earlier Saturday.

Oklahoma State used a four-run fourth inning to seize a 6-0 lead. McLean homered main off, Ian Daugherty doubled in a run and Caeden Trenkle and Thompson had RBI singles.

Missouri State acquired two-run homers from Mason Greer and Dakota Kotowski within the prime of the sixth to drag inside two, however the Cowboys answered with 4 runs of their half of the inning to stretch the result in 10-4.

Victor Mederos (4-4) earned the win for the Cowboys. He threw 5 shutout innings earlier than yielding the 2 two-run homers within the sixth.

Forrest Barnes (6-6) took the loss for the Bears, yielding 4 runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Oklahoma State, which earned the very best seed in program historical past, is aiming for its fourth Tremendous Regional berth in 10 seasons below head coach Josh Holliday.

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