OSU Softball Falls To Texas

The Oklahoma State softball team dropped the first of a three-game series with Texas on Friday, falling to the Longhorns, 11-0.

Friday, May 1st 2015, 11:48 pm

By: News 9


The Oklahoma State softball team dropped the first of a three-game series with Texas on Friday, falling to the Longhorns, 11-0, at Cowgirl Stadium.

Two first-inning runs put Texas (33-14, 8-5) on top from the start. Oklahoma State (21-29, 3-11) kept the deficit within two going into the fourth, but nine runs over the final two frames sealed a run-rule victory for the visiting Longhorns.

“We just couldn't get anything going tonight,” head coach Rich Wieligman said. “Texas swung the bat well, and their pitcher had a good night in the circle. Give credit to those guys for coming here ready to play.”

OSU starter Brandi Needham got off to a quick start in the first, retiring the first two UT batters on consecutive ground outs. However, Lindsey Stephens and Randel Leahy answered with back-to-back solo home runs, giving the Longhorns an early 2-0 lead.

After the Cowgirls drew two walks in the bottom of the first, Jessi Haffner led off the second with a base-hit up the middle, putting on additional pressure against UT pitcher Erica Wright. Wright (15-6, 2.42 ERA), made a quick turnaround, though, as she retired nine of the final 11 Oklahoma State batters.

The Cowgirls remained within reaching distance at the turn of the third inning, but a four-spot in the fourth and a grand slam in the fifth would give the Longhorns a commanding 11-0 lead. With OSU down to its final chance to extend the game, Wright sent down Randee O'Donnell, Maddi Holcomb and Shelby Davis in order, clinching the win for the visiting side.

Haffner's second-inning single marked the only hit the Cowgirls were able to manage off of Wright. Shianne Hughes, Vanessa Shippy, Danielle Riddle and Davis each drew a walk in the contest.

Oklahoma State will look to even the series in tomorrow's battle, which is set to begin at 3 p.m. at Cowgirl Stadium.

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