Sunday, March 8
Stillwater, Okla.
2 PM
Gardner-Webb University
10-6
1
at
16
Oklahoma State
11-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Oklahoma State | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | X | 16 | 12 | 0 |
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Runnin' Bulldogs Drop Rubber Match to Oklahoma State
March 08, 2026 | Baseball
STILLWATER, Okla. — Gardner-Webb closed its weekend series at O'Brate Stadium on Sunday afternoon, falling to Oklahoma State, 16–1.
The Cowboys struck early, plating six runs in the bottom of the first inning and adding two more in the second to build an early advantage. Oklahoma State continued to extend the lead with a three-run fourth and a five-run fifth.
Gardner-Webb (10–6) collected five hits in the contest. Merik Carter, Ryan Kennell, Diego Guevara, Miguel Lopez, and Joe Stanzione each recorded a hit for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Kennell also added a double for Gardner-Webb.
The Runnin' Bulldogs broke through in the top of the seventh inning when Joe Stanzione launched a solo home run to center field, his first of the season, to account for Gardner-Webb's run.
On the mound, Reid Bertram made the start for the Runnin' Bulldogs, while Colby Putnam, Connor Busson, and Colby Humphries also saw action out of the bullpen. Humphries tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout to close the game for Gardner-Webb.
Gardner-Webb returns to the diamond on Tuesday, March 10, traveling to Davidson for a mid-week clash with the Wildcats. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.
The Cowboys struck early, plating six runs in the bottom of the first inning and adding two more in the second to build an early advantage. Oklahoma State continued to extend the lead with a three-run fourth and a five-run fifth.
Gardner-Webb (10–6) collected five hits in the contest. Merik Carter, Ryan Kennell, Diego Guevara, Miguel Lopez, and Joe Stanzione each recorded a hit for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Kennell also added a double for Gardner-Webb.
The Runnin' Bulldogs broke through in the top of the seventh inning when Joe Stanzione launched a solo home run to center field, his first of the season, to account for Gardner-Webb's run.
On the mound, Reid Bertram made the start for the Runnin' Bulldogs, while Colby Putnam, Connor Busson, and Colby Humphries also saw action out of the bullpen. Humphries tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout to close the game for Gardner-Webb.
Gardner-Webb returns to the diamond on Tuesday, March 10, traveling to Davidson for a mid-week clash with the Wildcats. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Mario Pesca (1-1)
L: Bertram, Reid (2-1)
Batting:
2B: Kennell, Ryan 1
HR: Stanzione, Joe 1
RBI: Stanzione, Joe 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Stanzione, Joe 1
CS: Camarillo, Allan 1
HBP: Rossow, Ethan 1 ; Camarillo, Allan 1
Batting:
2B: Brock Thompson 1 ; Colin Brueggemann 1 ; TP Wentworth 1
HR: Kollin Ritchie 2 ; Aidan Meola 1 ; Colin Brueggemann 1
RBI: Kollin Ritchie 5 ; Aidan Meola 4 ; Sebastian Norman 1 ; Campbell Smithwick 1 ; Colin Brueggemann 5
Base Running:
RUNS: Alex Conover 2 ; Brock Thompson 3 ; Kollin Ritchie 4 ; Aidan Meola 3 ; Deacon Pomeroy 1 ; Sebastian Norman 1 ; Colin Brueggemann 1 ; TP Wentworth 1
SB: Alex Conover 1
HBP: Kollin Ritchie 1 ; Aidan Meola 1
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