ASU baseball upsets No. 13 Oklahoma

Sun Devils take down Sooners 15-3 in first of two-game midweek series

Feb. 25, 2026 at 9:48pm

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The Arizona State University baseball team upset No. 13 Oklahoma 15-3 in the first game of a two-game midweek series on February 24. The Sun Devils jumped out to an early 8-0 lead in the second inning with three home runs and added six more runs in the third for a 14-2 advantage. ASU starter Kole Klecker held the Sooners to just three runs on three hits over 5.0 innings, while relievers Josh Butler and Alex Overbay retired six batters to secure the run-rule victory.

Why it matters

This win over a highly ranked Oklahoma team is an impressive early-season victory for the undefeated ASU baseball squad. The Sun Devils are looking to build on their strong start and make a push for the NCAA tournament, while the loss is a setback for the Sooners, who were previously 8-0 on the year.

The details

ASU jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the second inning, powered by three home runs. The Sun Devils then added six more runs in the third inning to take a commanding 14-2 advantage. Starter Kole Klecker held Oklahoma to just three runs on three hits over 5.0 innings, while relievers Josh Butler and Alex Overbay retired six batters to close out the 15-3 run-rule victory for ASU.

  • The game took place on February 24, 2026.
  • The two teams will finish the series on February 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Norman, Oklahoma.

The players

Kole Klecker

The Arizona State starting pitcher who held Oklahoma to three runs on three hits over 5.0 innings.

Josh Butler

An ASU relief pitcher who retired batters to help secure the victory.

Alex Overbay

An ASU relief pitcher who retired batters to help secure the victory.

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What’s next

The two teams will finish the series on February 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Norman, Oklahoma.

The takeaway

Arizona State's decisive victory over the previously undefeated No. 13 Oklahoma team demonstrates the Sun Devils' potential to be a force in college baseball this season. This early-season upset win could be a springboard for ASU to make a deep postseason run.