Oklahoma softball got off to a good start in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Friday.
The Sooners run-ruled Texas A&M 8-0 in 5 innings to earn their 2nd win of the tournament.
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— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) February 25, 2023
Freshman Jocelyn Erickson didn’t start the game, but she did make a massive impact. Erickson hit a 3-run home run during her only at-bat of the game in the 7th inning. That blast put the game out of reach for the Aggies and caused the mercy-rule to be in effect after 5 frames.
It was Erickson’s 5th home run of the season. Here’s video:
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— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) February 25, 2023
Oklahoma only recorded 5 hits in the game despite winning 8-0. The Sooners also drew 3 walks and forced a trio of errors from the Texas A&M defense.
In the circle, it was veteran Nicole May who got the start. May scattered 5 hits, 1 walk and 0 earned runs across 4 innings of work. Ace Jordy Bahl pitched a score-less 5th inning to close out the game.
Oklahoma improved to 10-1 on the season. The Sooners also defeated Cal State Fullerton earlier in the day on Friday. They will continue the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Saturday against Utah and Loyola Marymount.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
