Some were skeptical and some fans wanting for the All-Big 12 third baseman to stay another year, but California native and standout Christian Encanarcion-Strand was picked late fourth round by the Minnesota Twins.
Oklahoma State got their Friday night starter Parker Scott back on the mound after he battled injury. His teammate battered West Virginia pitching and it was a good recipe for a key Big 12 Tournament win.
The battle for second place as the midway point is near in Big 12 baseball. The Cowboys could set themselves up for a battle for first on spring football game weekend with Texas. TCU is up first.
Things had been going really smooth. Games were being played as scheduled. The NCAA has concluded a wrestling tournament, women's Final Four and as of tonight the men's Final Four, but COVID isn't through yet.
Oklahoma State went on the road and cruised to a win over regional rival Missouri State thanks to some excellent pitching including 12 strikeouts by starter Jason Campbell.