Oklahoma City Stars Sweep Doubleheader Against College of the Ozarks

Wins keep Stars in contention for home playoff series in Sooner Athletic Conference

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:13am

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Oklahoma City's hard-fought doubleheader sweep keeps them in the running for a home playoff series in the Sooner Athletic Conference.Oklahoma City Today

The Oklahoma City Stars baseball team swept a doubleheader against the College of the Ozarks on Friday, winning both games by a single run. The 6-5 and 5-4 victories keep the Stars in the hunt for a home playoff series in the Sooner Athletic Conference postseason.

Why it matters

Hosting a first-round playoff series is a major advantage in college baseball, as it allows a team to play in front of its home fans and avoid the travel required for a road series. The Stars' pair of close wins over the Ozarks keeps them in contention for this coveted position in the Sooner Athletic Conference standings.

The details

In the first game, the Stars held off a late rally by the Ozarks to win 6-5. In the nightcap, Oklahoma City again prevailed by a single run, this time 5-4, to complete the doubleheader sweep.

The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.

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