Tuesday, April 3, 2007
No. 13 Oklahoma State (22-6, 5-1) vs. Baylor (16-14, 2-7)
Series: Oklahoma State, 3-0
Up: Oklahoma State outscored Baylor 39-17 during the weekend and first baseman Rebel Ridling led the Cowboys on offense. He went 8-for-13 with two home runs (3,4), eight RBI, six runs and left only one man on base.
In the hole: Baylor starting pitchers Jeff Mandel (3-5), Randall Linebaugh (2-3) and Kendal Volz had a nightmare of a series. They were pummeled by the most explosive offense in the Big 12, allowing 21 runs in 10.1 innings.
On deck: Oklahoma State looks to continue its dominion over the Big 12 as it travels to Nebraska this weekend. Baylor, on the other hand, will try to climb out of the conference’s cellar at home against Oklahoma.
Kansas State (20-8, 3-3) vs. Texas Tech (20-12, 4-5)
Series: Kansas State, 2-1
Up: After an 0-for-2 performance in the first game, Kansas State third baseman Nate Tenbrink went 3-for-6 with four RBI and a run scored.
In the hole: Despite outscoring the Wildcats 22-16 in the series, the Red Raiders got little out of their leadoff man, third baseman Chris Hall. He went just 3-for-13 with only two runs scored.
On deck: Kansas State will play host to a red hot Missouri squad this weekend while Texas Tech will also have a challenge at home against Texas A&M.
Missouri (22-8, 4-2) vs. Kansas (16-17, 3-6)
Series: Missouri, 2-1
Up: Missouri center fielder Evan Frey took over the series, going 7-for-16 with two home runs (1,2) including Sunday’s walk-off bomb, nine RBI and four runs.
In the hole: Kansas’ bats showed up during the weekend, scoring 23 runs, but Kansas starting pitchers Nick Czyz, Zach Ashwood (3-3) and Andy Marks didn’t take advantage of the run support. The trio surrendered 18 runs in 14.2 innings. They also had seven strikeouts to seven walks.
On deck: Missouri hits the road to take on Kansas State while Kansas looks for its first Big 12 series victory at home against Texas.
No. 16 Texas A&M (25-6, 5-4) vs. Nebraska
(16-11, 3-6)
Series: Texas A&M, 2-1
Up: Once a dependable starter for the Aggies, pitcher Kyle Nicholson has become invaluable out of the bullpen. He appeared in both of Texas A&M’s victories during the weekend, earning his third save on Saturday – allowing only one hit in three innings – and earning a victory (7-1) on Sunday, pitching three more innings of relief.
In the hole: Nebraska third baseman Craig Corriston proved to be a gaping hole in the Cornhusker lineup. He went 1-for-14 with three strikeouts and left six men on base.
On deck: Texas A&M will play host to in-state rival Texas Tech this weekend while Nebraska will try to quiet Oklahoma State’s bats at home.
No. 7 Texas (25-9, 7-2) vs. No. 19 Oklahoma
(21-9, 3-3)
Series: Texas, 2-1
Up: Texas starting pitcher Adrian Alaniz (8-1) threw a complete-game, three-hitter on Saturday, clinching the series for the Longhorns. He allowed one run and had five strikeouts to zero walks.
In the hole: Oklahoma used three different players at designated hitter during the weekend in an effort to keep up with Texas’ offense. Devin Shepherd, Mike Gosse and Brandon Moss all filled the DH spot and went a combined 2-for-11 with just one RBI and one run.
On deck: Texas will try to surpass Oklahoma State in the conference standings when it takes on Kansas this weekend. Oklahoma will look to get back above .500 in the Big 12 on the road against Baylor.
Kansan senior sportswriter Shawn Shroyer can be contacted at sshroyer@kansan.com.
— Edited by Darla Slipke
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