Oklahoma State University Athletics
Strong Named National Pitcher Of Week
May 17, 2011 | Cowboy Baseball
May 17, 2011
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Oklahoma State's Mike Strong picked up another award today for his performance last Friday against Baylor as he was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Pro-Line Athletic National Pitcher of the Week.
Strong, who earlier this week was named the Big 12 Conference Pitcher of the Week, had a career night for the Cowboys in the series opener against Baylor. The senior southpaw racked up 14 strikeouts, setting a career high and tying for the most strikeouts by a Big 12 pitcher this season, and tossed eight scoreless innings. The 14 Ks was also the most by a Big 12 pitcher in conference play this season and was two shy of OSU's single-game record.
In eight innings of work, Strong allowed just two hits, both of them singles, and did not allow a runner past second base (only two reached second). He did not issue a walk and allowed just five base runners (two singles, error, fielder's choice and a wild pitch on a strikeout).
Strong recorded multiple strikeouts in five of his eight innings and retired the side in order four times. He also recorded five assists, and he faced just three batters over the minimum.
Despite not getting a decision, Strong helped the Cowboys pick up a 1-0 win in 10 innings.
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