Sooners Nation reacts to Oklahoma Baseball’s loss in the CWS and their fantastic 2022 season
It was a rough way to end the season for a team that had been one of the best in the country over the last two months. Oklahoma rolled off five straight series wins to close the Big 12 regular season, won the Big 12 tournament title, and played great in the NCAA tournament, losing just two games before running into Ole Miss.
Against Ole Miss, the Sooners couldn’t get the bats going and got in their own way at times with costly wild pitches and errors. Their inability to take advantage of runners in scoring position is what was ultimately their downfall as they only earned one run with a bases-loaded one-out situation in the deciding game after getting nothing with the bases loaded and nobody out on Saturday.
While it was an unfortunate end to the season, that shouldn’t take away from the tremendous year that Oklahoma had on the diamond. Sooners Nation was hoping for one more game, but despite the loss, offered their support for the way the ball club fought to get to the championship series.
Let’s take a look at some of the best reactions. There were some thoughts about the interference call, but mostly this is a time to appreciate the moments the Oklahoma Sooners baseball team provided in 2022.
Silver Lining
Oklahoma was a picked 6th in the preseason Big 12 standings and ended the year as one of the final two teams playing the sport of college baseball.
That won't make you feel better but what a great ride that was.
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) June 26, 2022
Spike's Ready for the Comeback in 2023
Thank you Jesus and thank you @OU_Baseball for the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage in baseball. Not the outcome we wanted, but we’ll be back! #BoomerSooner
— John Spikerman (@jg__spikerman23) June 26, 2022
Coach Venables showing love
@OU_Baseball @CoachJohnsonOU THANK YOU for Incredible Season Men! Sooner Nation is proud of you…Y’all Epitomize S⭕️⭕️NER Toughness, Grit, & Guts💪🏾👏🏽#OUDNA https://t.co/PnUpFKS23e
— Brent Venables (@CoachVenables) June 26, 2022
This one's heartwarming
A head coach and his athletics director. One helluva season comes to an end. pic.twitter.com/oFAk1zwgS6
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) June 26, 2022
Appreciation from the Club
Thank you Sooner Nation for the support this year!
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganRay10) June 26, 2022
The Closer Thankful
Thank You Oklahoma for letting me be apart of this incredible team and University. #Boomer
— Trevin Michael™️ (@TrevinMichael8) June 26, 2022
Real recognizing real
Heck of a run for the boys. @OU_Baseball defied the odds. We are all proud!
— JT Gasso (@jtgasso) June 26, 2022
Some perspective on why Skip Johnson pulled Cade Horton
It will be debated for a long time but Cade Horton was at 107 pitches. Most he has thrown all year. Trevin Michael is their guy. I don't think OU will think twice about it. https://t.co/K9NHUsfwWN
— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) June 26, 2022
1 of the Stars of the Postseason
Hell of a performance by Cade Horton. Guy is an absolute stud.
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) June 26, 2022
OU beat Florida and Texas A&M to reach the CWS final. They're ready.
For all the oU iSn’T ReAdY fOr ThE sEC folks, pretty sure Ole Miss beat YOUR SEC team, too.
— alexis (@lexclem) June 26, 2022
Not the intent of replay for sure
Slo mo to figure out the intent of a hitters knee while a baseball makes contact with it. That’s the spirit of replay review.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) June 26, 2022
Interference change the game, but shouldn't have
What a terrible, terrible rule. To me, interference has to be very very obvious.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 26, 2022
Exactly, Stephen
Am I missing something here? Where is the runner supposed to run? #CWS
— Stephen Simcox (@SimcoxStephen) June 26, 2022
Not one bit
I wouldn't fault Skip if he made a scene, pulled up all the bases and carried them off the field with him
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) June 26, 2022
Sooners proved they can handle it
Entered the year considering this as important of a year for #Sooners Baseball as any before it
With the SEC move coming, a big step forward was *needed* for the program to thrive
That happened in 2022, a complete renaissance year for the program
Unbelievably successful season
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) June 27, 2022
Not easy to get to this point
Sooner fans — savor this run.
OU can certainly make some more deep runs and maybe win a championship or two.
But Skip Johnson can go on to have a Hall of Fame career without getting to the championship series again.
It’s REALLY hard to get here. Don’t take it for granted.
— Skip Johnson Appreciators (@CCMachine) June 26, 2022
What a run
Ole Miss wins 4-2. Wild game today. People will question several things today, but you can’t watch the #Sooners baseball team and not feel they had a special season.
We were talking about them being very up/down in early April, only to see #OU catch fire to end season & beyond.
— Brandon Drumm (@BrandonDrumm247) June 26, 2022
Cade Horton came up big
That sucked. Tough ending.
But Cade Horton still deserves massive props.
Two starts in Omaha. 13.1 innings pitched with just four earned runs.
1-0 record (was in line for the win today) with 24 combined strikeouts.
Dude was electric. Huge future for him.
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) June 26, 2022
The Voice of Oklahoma Baseball
A huge THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all in Sooner Nation who took the amazing @OU_Baseball journey w/Sooner Radio this year! What a ride! It is the honor of a lifetime to be your eyes and ears! Until we meet again at Owen Field this fall…Boomer Sooner Everybody!
— Toby Rowland (@TRowOU) June 27, 2022
The wild ride being a baseball fan
Baseball doesn’t make sense and that’s why it’s perfect
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) June 26, 2022
Letter of appreciation from Big Time Fan
Dear, @OU_Baseball pic.twitter.com/voL22MfXV4
— Johnny Baseball (@Webbdingus) June 26, 2022
Turn up early and Support the squad next spring
Hey Sooner fans, baseball season starts in February and you have a helluva program (& staff!) in Norman. Hop on the wagon, cause these SEC baseball fans do not mess around ⚾️☝🏼 #Boomer
— Lauren Evans (@loven_claire) June 26, 2022
Made us all proud
I love being a Sooner and I’m so proud of @OU_Baseball. What a ride! Kinda heartbroken 💔 but still so so proud! One last OU OU OU OU OU OU❣️
— Kari (@kkirtley26) June 26, 2022
David Sandlin reacts
Couldn’t feel more blessed to be a Sooner and apart of this team of guys and coaches. Till next year Sooner nation❤️
Isaiah 41:10
— David Sandlin (@Sandman__29) June 26, 2022
All love
Sooners fall in the National Championship. From picked 6th in the conference to the final 2 is something we’re all proud of. Love you boys @OU_Baseball
— OklahOmaha Barstool Sooners (@OUBarstool) June 26, 2022
Does it mean?
Cade Horton:
"Hopefully next year we can get back here." #Sooners
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) June 26, 2022
Don't go there
If you are going to second guess Skip Johnson going to Trevin Michael – just don't
Michael was absolutely nails all postseason
Five outs away from a win, with a lead, with Horton at 107 pitches, that's a move you make every single time
No question #Sooners
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) June 26, 2022
Played their Tails off
You gave Oklahoma and #SoonerNation a lot to be proud of, @OU_Baseball. #MCWS #OklahOMAHA #Sooners pic.twitter.com/PpvgE1bvcP
— Douglas Miles (@douglasmilesCRG) June 26, 2022
Give them the Special Treatment, they deserve it
Horton, and this entire @OU_Baseball team was flat out special from about the midway point of the season to now. Skip and Co. deserve a cathedral, and so glad the #Sooners are determined to deliver in that department. Great season, guys. https://t.co/YoptBICQMd
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 27, 2022
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