Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. West Virginia (Big 12)
Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. West Virginia (Big 12)
Location: Oklahoma City - Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Result: Loss, 0-6
Attendance: 3,925
Date: May 25, 2016
Notes:
- The Sooners had three freshmen in the starting lineup, including pitcher Jake Irvin, marking the 41st time this season OU has started three or more in a game.
- Alex Wise hit a leadoff-double; his 15th overall this season.
- Ben Hollas collected his team-leading ninth sacrifice-hit of the season.
- Oklahoma was last shutout in the Big 12 Championship, 11-0, against Missouri (2006).
- The Sooners maintain a narrow, 8-7, lead in the all-time series with West Virginia. The series is even 1-1 in Big 12 Championship games.
- Oklahoma is now 9-11 in opening games at the Big 12 Championship and 34-32 overall.
- The Sooners' two hits matched a season-low set at Sam Houston State (2/27).
- The loss snapped a string of four-consecutive starts won by Jake Irvin, who last lost to Oklahoma State (4/20).