No. 12 Oklahoma Shuts Out Dallas Baptist for First Time Since 2010

Sooners use eight pitchers to blank the Patriots in midweek matchup

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners baseball team used a combined pitching effort from eight different arms to shutout Dallas Baptist 2-0 on Tuesday night, the first time they have blanked the Patriots since 2010. The Sooners' bullpen held DBU to just three hits on the night, with Michael Catalano earning the win after working two innings. Deiten Lachance provided the offense with an RBI single in the third inning and a sacrifice fly in the eighth to give Oklahoma the victory.

Why it matters

This win is an important one for the Sooners, as they continue to build momentum after a series win over Gonzaga. The dominant pitching performance from the bullpen lowers Oklahoma's team ERA to 3.38, good enough for a top-30 ranking nationally. Beating a longtime rival like Dallas Baptist is also a significant result for the program.

The details

Oklahoma head coach Skip Johnson used eight different pitchers to combine for the shutout, with each pitcher working one inning except for Catalano, who earned the win with two innings of work. The Sooners' offense provided just enough support, with Lachance driving in both runs. The win snaps a four-game skid against Dallas Baptist for Oklahoma.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • This was the first time Oklahoma has shutout Dallas Baptist since 2010.

The players

Skip Johnson

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team.

Deiten Lachance

The Oklahoma first baseman who drove in both runs for the Sooners in the win.

Michael Catalano

The Oklahoma pitcher who earned the win after working two innings of relief.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think it's really difficult because I've been watching those guys in the bullpen. You just throw them out there and hopefully they're themselves and the best versions of themselves that day.”

— Skip Johnson, Head Coach (247sports.com)

“Bodin was himself tonight. That was really exciting to see. And so was Gavyn (Jones)...I thought he was really good tonight as well. And (Barfield) and Catalano back out there, getting two innings out of Catalano was huge.”

— Skip Johnson, Head Coach (247sports.com)

What’s next

The Sooners will return to action on Thursday, March 6, 2026 to begin a four-game series against Santa Clara.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's ability to use multiple pitchers effectively to shutout a longtime rival like Dallas Baptist demonstrates the depth and quality of the Sooners' pitching staff. This performance lowers their team ERA to a top-30 national ranking, setting them up well for the rest of the season.