SURPRISE, Ariz. (Interstat) — Oklahoma State (36-19) faces UCF (31-20) on Thursday evening at Surprise Stadium in a Big 12 conference matchup. First pitch is scheduled for [time], with clear skies and a temperature near 80 degrees forecast.

The Cowboys enter on a two-game winning streak after a 7-5 victory over Arizona on Saturday. Designated hitter Aidan Meola went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs in that game, extending a hot stretch that has seen him hit .333 (6-for-18) with three homers and nine RBIs over his last five contests. For the season, Meola has been a consistent run producer, collecting at least one RBI in eight of his last 10 games.

UCF (31-20) also won its most recent contest, edging Kansas State 6-5 on Saturday. Right-hander Kaniel Rosado provided 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, allowing three hits with two strikeouts. Rosado owns a 3.18 ERA across his last three appearances (8 1/3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 9 K). Shortstop Jordan Lodise added three RBIs and third baseman Javier Crespo homered in that win.

The Knights have taken all three meetings against Oklahoma State this season, sweeping a series in March by scores of 6-5, 6-1 and 12-11. UCF’s pitching staff limited the Cowboys to a .242 average in that series.

Oklahoma State has won seven of its last 10 and is averaging 7.8 runs per game over that span. The Cowboys’ offense is fueled by a lineup that includes Meola and right fielder Remo Indomenico, who homered Saturday. Right-hander Stormy Rhodes earned the win against Arizona, allowing five runs on eight hits over seven innings with six strikeouts.

UCF has split its last 10 games but has posted a 4-2 record at neutral sites this season. The Knights’ bullpen has been reliable, posting a 3.97 ERA in conference play. Rosado’s emergence as a multi-inning reliever has added depth behind a rotation that held Kansas State to four earned runs over the weekend series.

Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-5 victory for Oklahoma State.