The Oklahoma State Cowboys are putting up a strong challenge against top-seeded Alabama in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship.
After surviving two elimination games, the Cowboys now face a must-win situation.
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A victory for Alabama would secure a spot in the Super Regional and end Oklahoma State's postseason run.
Pitching Matchup
Alabama relies on freshman All-SEC pitcher Myles Upchurch, who holds an 8-3 record in 14 starts. He threw 106 pitches with 67 strikes.
Oklahoma State counters with sophomore Noah Wech, who has a 2-4 record over 24 appearances. Wech threw 81 pitches with 49 strikes over five innings.
Ethan Lund provided one relief inning for the Cowboys, throwing 14 pitches with 10 strikes.
Scoreboard Through Six Innings
Alabama leads 5-4 after six innings. The Crimson Tide scored one in the first, three in the third, and one in the fifth.
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Oklahoma State scored three in the third and one in the sixth.
Alabama has eight hits, while Oklahoma State has five.
Key Performers
For Alabama, John Lemm drove in two runs with a hit. Jason Torres and Brennan Holt each had an RBI.
For Oklahoma State, Deacon Pomeroy recorded two RBIs. Avery Ortiz also drove in a run.
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The game continues with Alabama looking to close out the win and advance to the Super Regional.
