The Oral Roberts baseball team is set to face the St. Thomas Tommies for a three-game series starting May 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Golden Eagles, boasting a 26-17 (16-3) record, aim to extend their 14-10 all-time series lead against St. Thomas, which recently joined the Summit League. Last week, ORU secured an 11-6 win over Oklahoma State, driven by standout performances from Cooper Combs and Makani Tanaka. The pitching matchups for the series feature Easton Teel and Nathan Love for ORU against St. Thomas's Brayden Olson and Owen Marsolek.

By the Numbers
  • ORU's current conference record is 16-3.
  • St. Thomas has a 7.99 team ERA, averaging 10.46 hits allowed per nine innings.
State of Play
  • ORU is coming off an 11-6 win, with a strong performance from Cooper Combs.
  • St. Thomas recently suffered a 12-1 defeat to Minnesota, indicating struggles.
What's Next

Following the series against St. Thomas, ORU will look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Increased focus on pitching and maintaining offensive output will be crucial as they prepare for upcoming tough matchups.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles have the edge in this series, but St. Thomas's recent performances show potential for an upset, underscoring the need for ORU to remain vigilant and assertive on both offense and defense.