No. 23 Oklahoma State Outlasts Kansas 4-2 in Extra Innings

Saturday, April 26

Lawrence, Kan.

2 p.m. CT

University of Kansas

20-24, 0

Oklahoma State (#23)

29-16, 0

Oklahoma State

Kansas

No. 23 Oklahoma State Outlasts Kansas 4-2 in Extra Innings

4/26/2025 5:05:00 PM | Softball

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Lawrence, Kan. – Kansas softball dropped a hard-fought 4-2 battle to Oklahoma State in extra innings on April 26 at Arrocha Ballpark.

Oklahoma State improved to 29-16 on the season and 10-8 in conference play, while Kansas fell to 20-24 overall and 5-15 in the Big 12.

Freshman Kaelee Washington made her 10th start in the circle for the Jayhawks. The Cowgirls struck first with a two-run home run to center field, but Kansas limited the damage with a Washington strikeout and an impressive double play by the infield to end the inning.

Kansas had a golden opportunity to score in the bottom of the first. Junior Hailey Cripe drew a walk to put a runner on base, and senior Olivia Bruno followed with a deep shot off the center field wall. However, Oklahoma State threw out Cripe at the plate, ending the inning without a run.

The Jayhawks got on the board in the bottom of the second inning when freshman Bailey Amezcua hit a sacrifice fly to left field, bringing home junior Campbell Bagshaw. Kansas entered the third inning trailing 2-1.

The Jayhawk defense stepped up in the second and third innings, holding Oklahoma State scoreless. In the third, after the Cowgirls put two runners on with one out, Kansas turned its second double play of the game to escape the jam.

Kansas tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the third, courtesy of a solo home run to left field by Cripe. The homer was her ninth of the season, tying her with Bruno for the team lead.

Both teams' defenses dominated over the next three innings, with neither side able to break through as the game headed into the seventh inning. Kansas continued to impress defensively, keeping Oklahoma State off the board for a sixth consecutive inning.

In the bottom of the seventh, sophomore Anna Soles singled to center field and was replaced by pinch runner Bailey Weber. After two walks, Kansas loaded the bases with two outs but couldn't come up with the game-winning hit, sending the contest to extra innings.

Washington was replaced in the circle by Bruno to start the eighth inning. Washington finished her outing with seven innings pitched, allowing just two runs on five hits with one strikeout. Oklahoma State loaded the bases with one out in the eighth and pushed across two runs to retake the lead.

Bruno collected her second hit of the game in the bottom of the eighth, but it wasn't enough as the Jayhawks ultimately fell, 4-2.

Pitchers of Record:
Win: Ruby Meylan (19-6)
Line: 3.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 SO
Loss: Olivia Bruno (4-5)
Line: 1.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 0 SO

Up Next
The Kansas softball team will complete its series against Oklahoma State on Sunday, April 27, at 12 p.m. CT at Arrocha Ballpark. Fans can follow along with live updates with Kansas Softball on X (Twitter), Live Stats, or broadcast the game live on ESPN+.

Notables

Amezcua recorded her 10th RBI of the season with a sacrifice fly in the second inning.
Cripe's home run gives her nine on the season, tying her with Bruno for the team lead.
Washington completed her third career complete game.
After allowing two runs in the opening inning, Kansas held Oklahoma State scoreless for the next six innings, marking the first time this season the Jayhawks have held a ranked opponent scoreless for six or more innings.