The OKC Redhawks snapped their longest slide in five years behind the starting pitching of Jordan Lyles (5-0) and a bullpen that completed the 8 hit, 1-0 shutout.
Veteran righty Jose Valdez struck out
Adeiny Hechaverria on a called third strike with one aboard to close out the win, ending a seven game losing streak.
Same two teams tomorrow at Bricktown Ballpark.
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OU downs Missouri in 10.
The 5th ranked Oklahoma Sooners rallied for two runs in the fifth to down Texas Tech in the first game of an Easter weekend Big 12 series in Norman.
The Red Raiders tagged Keilani Rickets for a first inning home run but the All-American left hander silenced Tech the rest of the way en route to a 3-1 win. Ricketts allowed one hit in the complete game victory, OU’s 5th straight.
The Sooners are 7-1 in the conference and 31-4 on the season.
The teams play again Friday at 7:00 and Saturday at noon.
Today one of my students invited me to an event, as OU student-athletes honored the faculty with a nice dinner and an inspiring thank you ceremony at Hynes Field. We then stuck around to watch OU softball host Texas Tech.
When my student, tennis player Mia Lancaster, invited me to come, I figured it was obligatory. But I realize how sincere she was and appreciated the effort so many of the student-athletes put in to give thanks to the teachers. Mia and her teammates and friends made sure I was taken care of with good food and fun at the dinner table.
I met quite a few new folks and was impressed with students from all the sports. Thanks athletes – for reminding me what it’s all about!
Can you believe it’s been more than a decade since we produced the TV Sports Talk show “Action Figures” on the beaches of Huntington, Doheny and Newport. That first season included so many memorable episodes. Yes, we hit some snags with production – but no, I’ve never given up the dream of doing this show forever – and producing more seasons. These are the athletes, artists and musicians who make life fun. I miss the beach – so why not cue up some classic Action Figures!
The program originally aired in LA on KVMDTV and yes, we did it despite a robbery wiping out my business right in the middle of production. The possibiites were endless – and so many great dudes and dudettes really stepped up and nailed it. I hope you enjoy these episodes… starting with numero uno, featuring volleyball great Misty May (now Misty May-Treanor), pro surfer Danny Nichols (who stepped in for Joel Tudor who was a no-show), the surf band The Reventlos and artist Joshua Serafin, who taught me a ot about art and like all these guys and gals is and was an inspiration.
Also – Mr. Earl Byers, whose voice you hear on the intro…Bamboo Ben, Crazy Al and so many more folks who made it happen.
OU’s Jordan John strikes out 11 and goes the distance in a 5-1 win over big 12 foe Kansas State.
Team USA pitcher Keilani Ricketts pitched a no-hitter as
OU won their 19th game in 20 games 8-0 over visiting Kansas.
It’s game one of a three game Big 12 series in Norman.
