OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas Wesleyan University (28-5, 13=4-4 SAC) emerged victorious with an 8-6 win over Oklahoma City University (13-19, 9-8 SAC) in game one at Jim Wade Stadium on Friday. The Rams capitalized on the Stars' four errors and scored four runs in the third inning to establish a commanding lead.
 
Texas Wesleyan's third inning was pivotal, as it took advantage of Oklahoma City's errors to score four runs. Idelfonso Garcia walked, and Aidan Vega pinch ran, advancing to third on a walk to Daniel Hernandez. Brendon Vela's fielder's choice brought Garcia home, followed by Endi Jaquez's bases-loaded walk, scoring Vega. Jonathan Pena delivered a two-RBI single, bringing home Hernandez and Vela. The Rams led 4-0 after the third inning.
 
In the fourth inning, Texas Wesleyan added two more runs. Marcos Carrion singled, and pinch runner Vega scored on an error after Jose Rangel's single. Rangel also scored on a fielder's choice by Hernandez. Oklahoma City responded with two runs, trimming the lead to 6-2 through four innings.
 
The Stars closed the gap in the sixth inning, scoring three runs to make it a one-run game. However, the Rams responded in the seventh inning. After singles by Jorge Herrera and a reach on error by Pena, Giuseppe Buttaci doubled, driving in two runs and extending the lead to 8-5. Oklahoma City managed one more run, but Texas Wesleyan held on for an 8-6 victory. Final score: Rams 8, Stars 6.
 
Michael Pelosi pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and two walks. He threw a total of 105 pitches, 60 of which were strikes, and finished with a WHIP of 1.73. Ty Sansom came in relief, pitching 1 inning where he allowed one earned run on five hits, and threw three wild pitches without recording a strikeout. Rey Rivera, Jr. made a brief appearance, pitching 1/3 inning without allowing a hit or a run and was credited with the save.
 
Rangel contributed significantly on defense, recording seven assists from the shortstop position. Vega excelled on the base paths, scoring three runs as a pinch runner. Pena was effective at the plate, collecting two hits and driving in two runs. Buttaci added offensive power with a double and two RBIs.
 
Texas Wesleyan University secured a 2–1 victory over Oklahoma City University in game two at Jim Wade Stadium on Friday.
 
Rangel contributed with a leadoff performance, helping to set up the Rams' early lead in the first inning.
 
Texas Wesleyan took an early lead in the first inning. Jack Erickson reached first on an error and moved to third on a single by Vela. Erickson scored on a subsequent error, and the team led 1–0 after the opening inning.
 
In the third inning, the Rams added another run. After a single by Vela and a hit by pitch tobJaquez, Jorge Herrera delivered an RBI single to right field, bringing Vela home and extending the lead to 2–0.
 
Oklahoma City responded in the fifth inning. Trent Baker singled, stole second and third, and scored on a wild pitch, narrowing the gap to 2–1.
 
Texas Wesleyan maintained its lead as the defense prevented any further scoring by the Stars. The game concluded with a 2–1 victory for the Rams.
 
Samuel Mendez pitched 6 innings for Texas Wesleyan, allowing 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 9 batters. He threw 88 pitches, 59 of which were strikes, and issued 2 walks, resulting in a WHIP of 1.17. Jose Casado came in as a reliever and pitched 1 inning, conceding 1 hit and 1 walk while recording a strikeout. Casado also induced a crucial ground-ball double play to maintain the lead, earning a save with his performance.
 
Vela led the offense with three hits and a stolen base, contributing one run. Jack Erickson added to the scoring with one hit and scored a run.  Herrera contributed with an RBI, adding one hit in three at-bats.
 
The Rams conclude their series with the Stars on  Saturday in Oklahoma City with first pitch scheduled for noon.