Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. West Virginia Result: Loss, 5-9 Date: April 19, 2014
James became the first catcher to start three straight games behind the plate since Anthony Hermelyn started four in a row from February 27 to March 5.
The Sooners have now used 28 different lineups this season.
James homered for the second straight day and Haley made it back-to-back home runs for the pair in the first. It marked the second time OU has done so this season as Neuse and Hermelyn hit back-to-back home runs against Seton Hall on February 15.
Oklahoma took the first lead of the game for the first time in 12 Big 12 games.
The Sooner pitching staff has given up 15 or more hits in four of the last five games, which includes an 18-inning game at Oklahoma State on April 15.
Oklahoma gave up a season-high 18 hits.
The Sooners hit into four double plays in the game and eight in the series.
West Virginia leads the all-time series, 4-3.
Oklahoma hit two home runs and lost for the first time this season. The Sooners are 6-1 when hitting two or more home runs in a game and 13-2 when hitting at least one.
Buentello picked up his second three-hit game of the season.