Arizona Falls to Oklahoma State in Extra-Inning Battle, 4-2

Arizona Falls to Oklahoma State in Extra-Inning Battle, 4-2

The Arizona Wildcats baseball team came up short on Friday night, falling to Oklahoma State 4-2 in 10 innings in the opening game of a three-game weekend series.



Despite a dramatic ninth-inning home run by Aaron Walton that tied the game, the Wildcats couldn’t generate enough offense to overcome the Cowboys, who sealed the win with a clutch two-run single by Jayson Jones in the top of the 10th.

Game Recap: Arizona vs. Oklahoma State – April 11, 2025

Arizona struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Garen Caulfield scored on a fielder’s choice grounder from Mason White. However, Oklahoma State responded in the fourth, as Drew Culbertson’s two-out single drove in Garrett Shull and Ian Daugherty, putting the Cowboys ahead 2-1.

That score held until the bottom of the ninth, when Aaron Walton crushed a solo home run, his third hit of the game, to tie things up at 2-2. Unfortunately for Arizona, the comeback was short-lived. In the top of the 10th, Jayson Jones lined a 1-2 pitch into right field to bring home Nolan Schubart and Colin Brueggemann, giving Oklahoma State the final 4-2 edge.

Pitching Performances

• Harrison Bodendorf was dominant for Oklahoma State, throwing a 10-inning complete game. He allowed just two runs (one earned) on three hits, walked one, and struck out 10 batters, improving his record to 3-2.
• Collin McKinney started for Arizona, delivering 5.2 innings of work while giving up seven hits and two unearned runs, with eight strikeouts.
• Casey Hintz took the loss for Arizona, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing two earned runs on three hits.
• Garrett Hicks recorded the final two outs in the 10th.

Offensive Struggles for Arizona

Offensively, Arizona struggled mightily. Aaron Walton accounted for all three of the Wildcats’ hits, going 3-for-4 with a home run. The rest of the Arizona lineup combined to go 0-for-30, leaving the Wildcats with limited opportunities throughout the game.

What’s Next: Arizona vs. Oklahoma State Series Continues

• Saturday, April 12:

• Owen Kramkowski (4-3, 5.72 ERA) will take the mound for Arizona
• Sean Youngerman (1-1, 2.28 ERA) will start for Oklahoma State
• First pitch at 6 PM MST, streaming live on ESPN+

• Sunday, April 13:

• Series finale begins at 12 PM MST, also available on ESPN+

Arizona will look to bounce back and even the series as they return to action Saturday night at Hi Corbett Field.