Oklahoma softball isn’t off to the start they had hoped for, but they’re quickly improving.
The Sooners have battled injury and youth early this season, losing four of their 20 games played and dropping from preseason No. 3 to No. 6.
Among Oklahoma’s biggest concerns are pitching consistency and freshman play, both of which looked vastly improved in Oklahoma’s last game on Wednesday.
After freshman Olivia Rains got off to a shaky start against the Shockers, senior Shannon Saile entered the game and threw the remaining seven innings, allowing just one run and striking out five batters. At the plate, the Sooners hit three home runs, but the story of the night was freshman Mackenzie Donihoo. Donhioo has struggled at the plate all season, but had a big hit that scored two and got the ball rolling for the come-from-behind 8-5 win over WSU.
The Sooners have been at home since Feb. 28, and now have four games at home before they begin the OU Tournament next weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about Oklahoma’s weekend at home.
WHERE: Norman, Oklahoma
WHEN:
Friday—2:30 p.m. CT against Mercer and 5 p.m. CT against Utah
Saturday—2:30 p.m. CT against Murray State and 5 p.m. CT against Missouri State
HOW TO STREAM: FloSoftball, SoonerSports.tv
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