Any hopes of the No. 10 Texas Longhorns making a run for the Big 12 regular-season title took a likely fatal blow on Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field as the Longhorns were smashed by the No. 8 Oklahoma State Cowboys, who took the series following Friday’s win.
After left-hander Pete Hansen gave up four home runs, the Longhorns pitching staff combined to give up four more on Saturday, as right-hander Tristan Stevens allowed two and right-handers Travis Sthele and Justin Eckhardt each allowed one. Oklahoma State recorded 11 hits on the day and added six walks, consistently putting Texas pitchers under pressure, including Stevens, who six runs on six hits in 5.