Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. Grambling State (Game One)
Game Notes: Oklahoma vs. Grambling State (Game One)
Location: Norman, Okla. - L. Dale Mitchell Park
Result: Win, 11-2
Attendance: 697
Date: February 21, 2017
Notes
Team:
- The game marked the first match-up between Oklahoma and Grambling State since the two programs met for the only time in 1985 at the NCAA Central Regional in Austin, Texas; a 5-2 Sooner win.
- Sooners pitchers totaled 11 strikeouts, tied for the most on the season and the third time in four games OU has reached double figures.
- OU scored double digit runs for the first time this season.
Jack Flansburg:
- Hit first home run of the season and fifth in his two-year career as a Sooner.
Austin Hansen:
- Made his first career start after 17 relief appearances as a freshman in 2016.
Cade Harris:
- Started first career game at shortstop after starting 37 games as a freshman in 2016; all at third base.
Austin O'Brien:
- Hit his 22nd career double.
- Recorded his second multi-hit game of the season and 28th of his career.
Steele Walker:
- Extended hit-streak to seven games, which began at the 2016 Big 12 Championship.
- Recorded third multi-hit game of the season and 18th of his career.