8 AROUND THE BIG 12
The Week Ahead Compiled by Andrew Hammond
SERIES TO WATCH Kansas State vs. Oklahoma
With the Texas Longhorns having all but clinched the regular season title in the Big 12, the focus shifts to second place. The Sooners and Wildcats are separated by one game for the second place spot in the conference. Kansas
State coach Brad Hill is proving once again why his team has people across the nation taking Wildcat baseball seriously. As of Sunday, the Wildcats are 27-10, and the most recent coaches poll has them ranked No.20.
THIS WEEK'S BIG 12 SCHEDULE
Chicago State vs. Kansas State
Manhattan, 1 p.m. Wednesday
Texas Christian vs. Baylor
Waco, Texas, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
Texas vs. Baylor
Waco, Texas, 6:30 p.m. Friday
Oklahoma State vs. Wichita State
Wichita, 7 p.m. Wednesday
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State @ Stillwater, Okla.
6:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday
Kansas State vs. Oklahoma @ Norman, Okla
6:30 p.m., Friday, 5 p.m., Saturday, 1 p.m., Sunday
Texas A&M vs. Nebraska @ Lincoln, Neb.
6:35 p.m. Friday, 2:05 p.m. Saturday, 11:05 a.m. Sunday
Missouri vs. Texas Tech @ LubbockTex
6:30 p. Friday, 5 p. Saturday, Noon Sunda
Baylor vs. Texas @ Austin, Texas 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Missouri State vs. Missouri Columbia, Mo., 6 p.m. Tuesday
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Big 12 Players of the Week
Player of the Week Cameron Rupp, Texas
Rupp's weekend had a strong start, as he helped Texas pound Oklahoma State 14-1 on Friday night. His five RBI lead the team. On Saturday he picked up where he left off and had a four RBI effort along with a three-run homer. In Sunday's finale he added a double and two RBI for a sweep against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Series of the Week Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M
After losing the first game 6-2, the Oklahoma Sooners battled back to win the final two games of the series. In game two, the Sooners won in 13 innings, off a Ross Hubbard solo HR to grab the lead in the top of the 13th. In Sunday's rubber match, the Sooners jumped on the Aggies early to take the victory and the series with a score of 10-2.
Team of the Week Texas
The Texas Longhorns have made the Big 12 their personal showcase this season as they once again swept a conference opponent — Oklahoma State. The Longhorns' highlight this week was the second straight complete game shutout by Texas pitcher Cole Green on Saturday. The victory also gave Texas head coach Augie Garrido his 600th victory during his career at Texas. He is also the first head coach in NCAA history to win 600 games at two different schools.
Quick Hitters
- Texas is currently on a 16-game winning streak, the longest streak by a Texas team since 2005.
- The Longhorns lead the Big 12 Conference with a 2.30 ERA.
- Nebraska's Adam Bailey leads the Conference in HRs with 15.
- Wichita State has a back-to-back with Big 12 teams this week.The team will play Kansas on Tuesday and Oklahoma State on Wednesday
- Kansas State leads the Big 12 Conference with a .328 team batting average.
THE WAVE APRIL 28,2010
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN