Oklahoma's baseball team opened their series against BYU with a significant victory, as their left-hander Braden Davis recorded 11 strikeouts and the team's offense secured an early lead, ultimately defeating BYU 10-8 in Provo.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma's Braden Davis struck out 11 batters in 6 1/3 innings.
  • OU's offense scored 10 runs on 12 hits.
  • OU's record stands at 22-14 overall and 12-4 in the Big 12.
  • BYU's record is 15-19 overall and 6-13 in their conference.
State of Play
  • Oklahoma won their fifth consecutive game and took the lead in the Big 12 with their victory over BYU.
  • Braden Davis was crucial on the mound with 11 strikeouts, falling short of his career-high by just one.
  • The Sooners' offense was productive, scoring 10 runs, with key contributions from players like Anthony Mackenzie and Michael Snyder.
  • The bullpen, featuring relievers like Reid Hensley, Carson Atwood, and Malachi Witherspoon, closed out the game effectively after Davis's strong performance.
What's Next

Oklahoma and BYU are set to meet for Game 2 of their three-game series on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, with expectations high following Oklahoma's strong start in the series opener.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma's baseball team displayed dominance in their victory over BYU, with Braden Davis shining on the mound and the offense delivering a strong performance to secure a vital win and move into first place in the Big 12 standings.