The Basics
Score:Â MNU 7 - OCU 10
Records: MNUÂ (0-1), Oklahoma City (6-1)
Location: Jim Wade Stadium - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Pioneers had a runner in scoring position in every inning, but fell 10-7 at Oklahoma City in the season opener on Friday. The Stars rallied for 3 runs (1 earned) in the bottom of the 1st, but starter
Phil Graham held them scoreless through the next 4 innings. In the top of the 6th,
Lenzie Foley,
Logan Tills, and
Jason Jones recorded RBIs to tie the game. But in the bottom of the inning, Oklahoma City connected on a 2-out 3-run homer to re-take the lead. OCU followed with 2 singles and 2 doubles to go up by 6. MNU rallied for 3 in the top of the 7th with RBIs from
Isaac Geisinger and Foley, then picked up 1 more in the 8th. The Stars scored 1 in the bottom of the 8th and the final was 10-7.
Turning Point
The Pioneers had just tied the game at 3 in the top of the 6th, but the Stars hit a 2-out 3-run homer then rallied for 3 more for a 6-run frame.
Individual Leaders
Phil Graham went 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking out 10 in a no decision. And
Logan Tills (3-4, R, 2 2b, RBI, BB),
Jason Jones (1-4, 2 RBI),
Robert Berning (2-5, 2B),
Isaac Geisinger (2-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB),
Jacob Jenkins (3-5, R, 2B), and
Lenzie Foley (2-5, R, 2 RBI) led the offense.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers out-hit the Stars 15-11, but went 0-12 with runners in scoring position vs. the OCU starting pitcher.
News & Notes
- This early season matchup between OCU and MNU goes back to 2011, and MNU's record is 5-8 in 13 games.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Oklahoma City (6-1) at 10am followed by a game vs. Bethany at 2:30.
