LJ Mercurius’ Pitching Gem Exposes Cowboys in 10-1 Bedlam Loss
Lead-off walks, defensive woes and 17 Strikeouts sink OSU in loss to OU
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Holliday knew the scouting report.
Crafty arm, plus changeup, electric slider and a sneaky-good cutter. That was the rundown Holliday had on Oklahoma left-handed pitcher LJ Mercurius. And that is precisely what the Oklahoma State coach relayed to his players heading into Saturday afternoon.
“We knew he had a good arm, we knew he had some velocity, which he’s showed,” Holliday said. “...We knew what we were dealing with heading in.”
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