Jonah Cox, ORU (ORU photo)

Stillwater Wrap: ORU, Washington make strong first impressions

Game 1: Washington 9  Dallas Baptist 5

STILLWATER, Okla. — After four innings and just two runs combined, the fifth was a different ballgame. Washington tallied seven and Dallas Baptist three in the frame. In what looked to be an effort to conserve pitching, both teams stuck with their starters a hitter or three too long. Patriot starter Ryan Johnson was clearly not missing any bats as the competitive UW hitters peppered him throughout the inning. After a leadoff walk followed by a Michael Snyder two-run homer to left field, Johnson retired the next hitter for the first[…]