Jayda Coleman, Oklahoma CF, robs Texas of a home run at the wall
By Keith Farner
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Jayda Coleman can add another highlight to her reel as the Oklahoma center fielder made a sensational catch on Thursday during the Women’s College World Series against Texas.
Coleman in the first inning kept he deficit at 2-0 when she reached over the outfield wall to bring back a would-be home run.
It stemmed the momentum that Texas built after Oklahoma delivered a huge blow to open the event on Wednesday with a 16-1 victory thanks to 6 home runs. Jocelyn Alo and Tiare Jennings each hit 2 home runs as top-seeded Oklahoma set a World Series record for home runs. Oklahoma is a victory away from successfully defending their Women’s College World Series title.
OU coach Patty Gasso is no doubt impressed with Coleman the same way she was on Wednesday by Alo.
“I guess I know her so well that I just think that’s who she is.” Gasso said. “When she comes up, I’m expecting her to hit a home run, probably like anybody else (laughter). It’s ridiculous that I’m thinking that way. But I see her at practice every day. I see what she’s capable of. It’s just so tough to beat her. She’s so strong.
“I’m spoiled, but I am not wowed by it because, like I said, I see it on a daily basis.”
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A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
