Oklahoma softball has clinched a share of the SEC regular-season title.
The No. 1-ranked Sooners defeated No. 12 Texas A&M 4-3 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. OU was upset by the Aggies 8-5 in the first game of the series, which was suspended Thursday before resuming Friday.
The Sooners collected only five hits in the win compared to Texas A&M’s seven.
Kasidi Pickering singled to right field in the fourth inning, scoring Chaney Helton to give the Sooners (47-7, 19-4) their first run of the day. Then, Abby Dayton reached on a fielder’s choice, scoring Kendall Wells before Lexi McDaniel singled to center field to score Pickering to cap a three-run frame.
Wells, OU’s freshman superstar, still needs two home runs to set the all-time NCAA single-season home run record. She was 0 for 2 with two walks Friday and 1 for 1 with three walks Saturday.
Miali Guachino earned the start and held the Aggies scoreless through four innings. She allowed three runs in the fifth before being replaced by Audrey Lowry, who worked out of jams in the sixth and seventh to secure the win.
The Sooners and Aggies meet in the series finale at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
Here’s a recap of OU’s win:
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Kai Minor remains scorching at the plate.
Following a two-hit game one, Minor tripled down the right field line to score Ailana Agbayani and put OU up 4-3.
Texas A&M’s power showed up in the fifth.
The Aggies evened things with two homers — a two-run shot from Kennedy Powell and a solo home run by Tallen Edwards.
Oklahoma’s bats woke up in the fourth.
Kasidi Pickering singled to right field, scoring Chaney Helton to give the Sooners their first run of the day. Then, Abby Dayton reached on a fielder’s choice, scoring Kendall Wells before Lexi McDaniel singled to center field to score Pickering.
Wells is still searching for home run No. 37, which would tie the NCAA single-season record. She’s 1 for 1 with a single, a walk and a run scored on Saturday.
Despite only collecting three hits thus far, the Sooners lead the Aggies 3-0 after four innings.
Following a rough outing Friday, Miali Guachino has looked solid with two strikeouts, only two hits allowed and zero earned runs.
What time is Oklahoma vs Texas A&M today? When is OU softball doubleheader today?
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Time: 12:15 p.m. CT and 4 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma vs Texas A&M doubleheader starts at 12:15 p.m. Saturday from College Station, Texas.
What channel is Oklahoma vs Texas A&M on today? Where to watch OU softball on TV, streaming
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M will be broadcast on ESPN for Game 2 and streamed on SEC Network+ for Game 1.
How to listen to OU softball on the radio
Chris Plank (play-by-play) will have the OU radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.
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