Oklahoma State Baseball Crushes Sam Houston 20-0

Cowboys' offense explodes with six home runs, led by Kollin Ritchie's historic three-homer game

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Oklahoma State baseball team delivered a dominant 20-0 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday at O'Brate Stadium. The Cowboys' offense was on fire, launching six home runs, including a three-homer performance by Kollin Ritchie. Pitcher Ethan Lund also shined, striking out 14 batters over six shutout innings to earn the win.

Why it matters

This offensive outburst marks the first time OSU has scored 20 runs in a game since 2024, signaling the team's potent and dangerous lineup. The Cowboys' ability to consistently reach double-digit runs, now for the fifth time this season, demonstrates their championship-caliber potential.

The details

Oklahoma State's bats were alive, with Ritchie leading the charge with a historic three-home run game. Brock Thompson added a five-RBI day, including a home run. Left-hander Ethan Lund was dominant on the mound, striking out 14 batters over six shutout innings to earn the win. The pitching staff combined for 19 strikeouts, showcasing the team's well-rounded performance.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • OSU last scored 20 runs in a game on May 17, 2024, against Houston.

The players

Kollin Ritchie

An Oklahoma State baseball player who hit three home runs in the game, the first Cowboy to achieve this feat since 2024.

Brock Thompson

An Oklahoma State baseball player who had a five-RBI day, including a home run.

Ethan Lund

The left-handed Oklahoma State pitcher who struck out 14 batters over six shutout innings to earn the win, improving his season record to 2-0.

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What’s next

Oklahoma State will aim to complete the series sweep in Sunday's finale, scheduled for a 1 p.m. start.

The takeaway

Oklahoma State's dominant performance, led by their powerful offense and exceptional pitching, demonstrates the team's championship-caliber potential and ability to consistently reach double-digit runs, a hallmark of successful programs.