Treacherous middle innings tank Cowboys in 12-11 loss to UCF

Offensive stagnancy, bullpen woes and general inconsistencies cost OSU in Big 12 opener

Daniel Allen

Mar 14, 2026 - 4 min read

Oklahoma State right fielder TP Wentworth walks back to his team's dugout after striking out against Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys struck out 17 times against the Sooners. – Photo by Luke Tolbert

Treacherous middle innings tank Cowboys in 12-11 loss to UCF — Oklahoma State right fielder TP Wentworth walks back to his team's dugout after striking out against Oklahoma on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys struck out 17 times against the Sooners. – Photo by Luke Tolbert

Kollin Ritchie approached home plate with pressure mounting.

With runners on second and first, no outs and his team within one run, the Oklahoma State center fielder dug his back foot into the dirt, awaiting his pitch. Few players are seasoned veterans in such monumental moments of games as Ritchie. Which is why coach Josh Holliday has been confident enough to bat him third in the Cowboys’ lineup. Consistency has earned him that honor.

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