Francisco Homers in OSU Debut, But Cowboys Drop 10-9 Thriller to ORU

The OSU catcher's first career home run in an OSU uniform gave the Cowboys a brief lead — one they couldn't hold

Daniel Allen

Apr 09, 2026 - 8 min read

Brady Francisco raises his fist while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of OSU's 10-9 loss to Oral Roberts on Tuesday at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater. The blast was the first of Francisco's career in an OSU uniform. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Francisco Homers in OSU Debut, But Cowboys Drop 10-9 Thriller to ORU — Brady Francisco raises his fist while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of OSU's 10-9 loss to Oral Roberts on Tuesday at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater. The blast was the first of Francisco's career in an OSU uniform. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Brady Francisco's first home run in an OSU uniform came in the bottom of the fourth inning — and he didn't know it until the crowd told him.

With a runner on first and two outs, the OSU catcher unloaded on a 1-2 slider from ORU starter Brendan Asher. He knew the ball had collided with the sweet spot of his bat, but instead of admiring his work, he initiated a dead sprint for extra bases. He didn't realize the ball had cleared the left field wall until he heard the roar of the crowd. As soon as he looked up, he saw the third base umpire signaling a home run.

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