Preview: Dallas Baptist Patriots at Oklahoma State Cowboys

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (Interstat) — A surging Oklahoma State squad hosts Dallas Baptist in a nonconference midweek matchup Tuesday at O’Brate Stadium.

The Cowboys (11-4) enter on a high note after a dominant 16-1 win over Gardner-Webb on Sunday. Oklahoma State has won 10 of its last 12 games, showcasing a potent offense that has scored 10 or more runs in five of those victories.

A key catalyst is center fielder Kollin Ritchie. He went 2 for 2 with two home runs and five RBIs in Sunday’s rout and is 10 for 24 (.417) with seven homers and 23 RBIs over his last eight games. First baseman Colin Brueggemann, who had three hits and five RBIs Sunday, provides additional power.

The Patriots (9-7) are looking to build momentum after a 12-1 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday snapped a three-game skid. Shortstop Dylan Cupp broke out of a brief slump in that victory, going 1 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs. He is batting .303 over his last 10 games.

Dallas Baptist’s season has been marked by volatility, with dramatic wins like a 16-15 victory over Air Force alongside narrow losses. The Patriots will need a disciplined performance against an Oklahoma State team that has been consistently strong at the plate and received a quality start from pitcher Mario Pesca (7 IP, 1 ER) last time out.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for clear skies and 65-degree temperatures at first pitch in Air Force Academy.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Oklahoma State 7, Dallas Baptist 5.

Following this game, Oklahoma State opens a three-game series at UCF on Friday. Dallas Baptist returns home to host New Mexico State for a three-game set starting Friday.