2016 WCWS | OU vs. Alabama | Game Thread (Rain Redux)
Posted on: June 3, 2016
2016 WCWS | OU vs. Alabama | Game Thread (Rain Redux)
Posted on: June 3, 2016
2016 WCWS | OU vs. Alabama | Game Thread (Rain Redux)
Posted on: June 3, 2016
446 Comments
Good luck to the ladies but no weekend OP? 🙁
Oh and first
Hopefully we get one tomorrow.
I’ve heard the good news comes on Sunday? (Unless you’re some of the Saturday sabbath folks). Should be a lot of material with the camps going on.
We always seem to get a couple of BOOMS around this time of year.
I’ve been waiting all day for op 🙁
Yep
This on ESPN?
EsecPN2
Let’s roll the tide
Only took the NCAA four years to figure out “postpone until tomorrow”.
I’m pulling for something good today, other than what I accomplished. How does the weather look out toward OKC?
Oh, the weather outside is weather.
let’s do this!
Thanks for the platform.
Just glad I’m not flying solo 🙂
ditto
If you’re up for more Baylor drama, check out my comment under the Big 12 Championship post. Ken Starr is a lying crook.
Yep, that was posted earlier today right here.
Dang, my bad. Must’ve missed it
No problems. Can not be told enough times. That faceplant moment was priceless!
One of the best coaches in the nation right there!
https://twitter.com/OU_Softball/status/738867520132653056
Makes it look easy.
THE BEST
Quit chasing those rise balls.
At least we got the illegal pitch called.
Generous call.
I’m greedy.
I know.
Very similar pitcher to Paige. Rise ball, offspeed primary pitches
That was definitely a hop on the pitch
The shadow makes it real easy to see at the moment.
Dustin would love to run-rule the bammers.
Allowed.
Yes please
Send a message to the rest of the field.
Kady is due for a big fly.
dang
Not loving the look of these early swings
They’ll be better the second time through the lineup.
This pitcher is not making me happy.
She is something like 30 innings scoreless, if my memory is correct.
Come on, Parker…
One down.
If the umpire is giving Paige that inside corner, gonna be a short night for the bammer hitters.
Communication much?
Call it, darn it!
Yep
Cheap ass base runners are bad.
Needed that!
Nice play, Syd!!
Nice reach over the rail!!
Thank you Syd!
sweet
Sweet ass sweet.
Why the hell was she running to first? What a maroon!
Say it Syd
https://twitter.com/NCAAsoftball/status/738872495244083201
Damn that was outside
This stupid box on the screen, w/ this ump, is beyond worthless
One of them is obviously wrong, I have my opinion.
well to be fair the camera is off-center
Then why have it, or was that your point?
Gotta lay off that rise
Chasing that rise.
she is really in their heads right now, swinging at garbage
You’re out, four-eyes!
Blue has got to be more consistent with those calls.
I think the graphic on the screen is messing with him. 🙂
Lol
As an umpire, that is the most important thing.
SIT DOWN!
2 down. I like it.
These pitchers are dealing. One long ball may be the difference.
I know the pitch count in softball is not a huge deal, but the on-screen display is misleading. It includes last nights pitches.
Nice inning from Parker.
Yes it was
His take on hitting Paige should be the same for us. Lay off the rise and hit the strikes.
C’mon CC
this f’ing rise ball, they’re not even close to most of these
No offense to Parker but I’m jealous of their pitcher right now…
I’m just glad I don’t have to hit off either of them.
this is embarrassing
I don’t understand the softball rule that allows pitchers to wear tape on their pitching hand. You would think that gives the pitcher an unfair advantage.
Wtf…
Killing ghosts.
We can not lay off the rise. We have to learn from the previous hitters.
Captain Obvious here I realize, but OU is pressing in a MAJOR way at the plate. It’s getting hard to watch, honestly.
JT needs to earn his pay tonight. Get the girls to settle down.
Get Mark Emmert off my f’ing tv
Damn.
Come on defense!
need some Ks here, one run is probably all it’s gonna take. can’t let them get it first.
SIAP, single or double elimination?
double
Squeeze play coming?
Not after the sub
Bringing the fullback.
OK, let’s deal w/ Mrs O’Leary’s pet here
Nick Saban suddenly interested in softball
she’s always been a fan
Whewwww
that change up just ain’t fair, i love it
Way to go Parker!
Nice!
Way to go Paige!
Way to work, Paige!!!
WHEW!
WHEW!
Heck yeah! Now let’s go score, please.
Get some bats going!
yes plz
Get some bats going!
Same pitch, same swing.
Nooooo. I just lost signal on my tv. 🙁
Stay tuned here, we’ll keep you updated.
Thanks. It’s been storming here all week and this is probably the smallest storm so far and dish goes out. Unbelievable.
Thanks. It’s been storming here all week and this is probably the smallest storm so far and dish goes out. Unbelievable.
Plank on the radio is available.
Plank on the radio is available.
Fly to left, 1 away.
Fly to left, 1 away.
She was positioned perfectly
they need to move WAY up to the front of the box to get at that rise ball before it’s at their eyes
That or adjust their swings to come through the top of the zone.
Just outside.
Just
Just outside.
JUUUUUUUUSSSSTTTT a bit outside. Tried the corner and missed.
JUUUUUUUUSSSSTTTT a bit outside. Tried the corner and missed.
Good eye Nicky
Good eye Nicky
Walk puts us at first.
Walk puts us at first.
lol, baby steps i guess
I like the adjustments.
Kady ducks a rise ball. Interesting strategy.
Second time thru, not chasing.
Freshmen need to take notes.
Damn, Shrek!
C’mon blue, be consistent!!!
Same pitch was a ball previous two pitches
Nice hit!
f yeah!
Base hit by Self, runners on 1 and 3rd. 1 away
Base knock, baby!
2 down, pop out
2 down.
dammit!
Gotta be smarter than that, Lea.
Tall power hitter. I like it.
Let’s go Paris. Get it done!
be a hero(ine)
OH, c’mon blue!!!!
Dammit!
Dammit!
F*CK!!!!!!
Dangit. End of the inning.
Well piss on me.
I needed to anyway.
Just can’t leave a score on third in a game like this.
Was a little surprised we didn’t go with Arnold and try the squeeze. Has been so successful this post season.
Shoulda tried with Lea
Or at least a double steal.
You know, the four of us should have found a bar to hang out at.
Pop up, 1 down.
What’s Gasso’s next class (including recruits) look like?
Good.
One of the best in the country. (Again)
more pitching?
Yep
Top in the country.
From what I’ve seen the next 2 or 3 classes are very, very good.
how many Sr’s on this team?
2 starters, both outfielders
This team has freshmen and underclassmen producing.
http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=750353&SPID=127251&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=210488003
Most info is behind a paywall, but here’s a look at the top recruiting classes for 2018: http://www.flosoftball.com/article/33754-top-25-recruiting-classes-2018-s-4-6
2017: http://www.flosoftball.com/article/34051-top-25-recruiting-classes-2017-s-12-21
Only 2 players, but both in top 10
Thank you for these links.
Np. Softball recruiting info was a lot harder to find than I thought it would be. Lol
Girls recruiting, in general, is difficult to find.
Very impressive. 3 top 10 players.
well, that was a dog
Entire infield, including pitcher is underclassmen.
3 frosh, 3 sophs
that last one was gonna roll foul
Yep
mine’s muted so if they said that, oh well…
wh… oopssy…
… , the harder they fall.
thank god
top of the order
Way to go Sooners!!! Going to the bottom of the 6th
top of the order. let’s go baby
Defense comes through. Get the bats fired up.
this is best 2 of 3 to go to the semi’s, or finals?
Double elimination tournament. Two teams left standing play best 2-of-3 for the title.
ahh ok, thanks.
Golden rule, get on top of the bunt. Period!
1 down.
Dang. Liner to the 3rd baseman. 1 away.
3rd baseman had just put her sandwich down, too
Erin, coaching the youngsters coming to bat. 🙂
take all the way
C’mon CC, full count.
Dammit, 2 outs.
sigh
That was close. K with the curve. 2 away.
what? an orange bat?
Nice hit, runner on first.
Way to go Shay! base hit.
clean-up…
shooooooot…. close
GODDAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DANG!!! That was inches away from a 2 run HR
Damn, that was a homer till the glove went above the wall!
You have got to be shitting me.
Nah, your* my favorite turd. 🙂
that’s out anywhere else in the park
I swear that Bama center fielder has some Bruce..er..Caitlynn Jenner in her
how many innings can Paige go?
as many as it takes
good
Pitch count isn’t as big a deal in softball. The pitching motion is much smoother.
The softball team also known as Prince just showed up
12 more inches and OU had this game won
anywhere else in the park, too- that was straight-away center
yep
Nice snag for the out.
2 down.
I have despised that CF for four years. I just hate her face.
Lol
amen
She looks like a guy…a tough guy.
So you’re saying you would punch her in the face? 🙂
It is a very punchable face.
Runner at second, need this next out.
putting this hitter on 1st isn’t the worst thing…
C’mon blue, that has been a strike all night.
That umpires been calling that last pitch strikes for the Bama pitcher all night
Strike zone shrinking. Hope our hitters take notice.
Wish I was able to watch this game
THROW STRIKES
Come on D!
94 pitches so far…fatigue?
No.
Thrown every pitch this post season too.
I know the zone is shrinking late here, but man. Hold em off!
I trust her.
20+ was from last night.
that’s light work
turning into a psychological game here
Settle down Paige.
what’s the clock on Paige’s FB?
65-68
ST-RIKE!
sa-weetness!
Strike out!!!
WHEW!!! needed that
YES!!!
Gonna assume we got the out
Nasty offspeed by Paige!
ok, let’s end this w/ a walk-off
Works for me.
Yes please!
We have no choice.
Bottom of the 7th
Can’t see what’s happening but let’s go, girls!
aren’t we painting a picture for you?
Yup! Thank you. My internet is running too slow to even get it on the radio. Damn weather.
cell?
I dont get cell signal out here. I have to use skype/internet. Did have a signal booster but it stopped working and AT&T doesn’t care.
Moving to the bottom of the 7th tied at 0
0-2
HBP. Wining run on 1st
HBP
OUCH!!! Hit batter. Fale on first!
On base after a hit to the head.
Helmet: Tested. Helmet: Checks good!
Well that is one way to get on
1 of the 7
Nicole has been seeing the ball very well today. Double in the gap would be nice.
Didn’t see that last one.
That was a ball last inning.
C’mon blue, that was the same pitch that was a ball with Paige!!!
1-2
well, that was lucky
force at 2nd- 1 out
Close, but force out at 2nd. 1 away with Nicky on first.
FC. Still runner on 1st. 1 out.
Kind of surprised we’re not bunting more. We were killing it in the last series.
Little tougher with a riseball pitcher.
I get that but at least square to bunt if its a rise ball its easier to lay off it facing the pitcher.
Yes, more difficult to get on top of the ball also.
Fly to RR, 2 away.
RF*
Damn.
Fly to right, 2 outs.
Praise Jesus! Dish got signal back! Thanks guys for keeping me updated.
If Jesus got your signal back see if he can get us a hit here.
Right. Lol
ok, time for it
Let’s go Lea.
clap…clap…clap.clap.clap
Blue is freaking blind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to fight Lea
extras
ugh
Dangit!!!
Shouldn’t have swung there.
When the umpire is calling it up there, you don’t really have a choice. I just wish Paige would get that call.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand it’s gone. -_-
Bummer. It is a love/hate relationship.
Haha Just got signal back again so it’s all love right now.
Id rather it be gone when Bamas up. Good timing.
that was a nice rest for Paige though
Nice shifting strike zone…hate it when the announcers have to point it out.
Going extra, OU vs. Blue.
pop to short- 1 gone
Pop up, one down.
painting the os corner there
That offspeed is nasty!!!
X2
Beautiful.
SO, 2 down
K*
yeah, whatev
Yes, ma’am! Way to go Parker!
Gotta love Lauren.
https://twitter.com/LChamberlain44/status/738893909376552960
I love Lauren.
She’s the best.
Sooner, thru and thru!!!
the side retired
And 3 down!
3up, 3dn.
let’s walk off in this mug!
PLZ, PLZ, PLZ, PLZ, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!!!!!
Erin Miller walk-off BOMB. I’m calling it.
Chicks do love the long ball.
Nice
BOB
that ok?
BB*
see below teach
You asked lol
i also set the bait 😉
I’m hungry.
Lol
Good eye Kelsey
love it
Thats as good as a bunt
Sacrafice?!?!
Don’t let Dustin read this.
Bateing* 🙂
elohel
I’ll take a little but if Lady Luck!
Same result. I’m diggin’ it.
score that one
L5, E5
got ’em right where we want ’em
Any higher and her rise balls going to Moore.
strike my left ass
tough at bat
Battle.
Patti Gasso is one of the best coaches anywhere in any sport. Just saying.
let’s just end this right here
I approve of this post.
Good eye, CC
LET’S GO
Typical bammer butthole to bitch about something he’s benefited from all night long.
Yep
What’s he bitchin’ about? Strike zone?
Of course.
BABY!
YESSSSSSS
GAAAASAASMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YARD
BOOM-er
And we’re off!!!!!
Did we win?!
Score?
Yes 3-0
Yes! Awesome! Who scored?
Knighten 3 run HR
Shay goes Yard for a 3 run Walk off!!!
Sweet! Thanks.
YW
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BOOM.
booooooooooooooooooomer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winners bracket!!!!!!
A little Deja Boom.
Didn’t realize. How cool is that for Shay!!!
I’m out! BOOMER SOONER!!!!!!
Never thought I could get excited for softball! Let’s go baby. It’s always great to beat Bama ?
I wonder how long Bob Stoops will be bragging about THIS win.
Ha I get signal again now that the game is over. Of course.
Enjoyed it, y’all. Have a good night, see you here tomorrow!
Thanks for the thread and joining us tonight! Look forward to tomorrow!
Over 375 comments on a softball game? Deal with itttt
Boomer!!!!!!!!!!
SOONER!!!
<——————- !!!
BOOM!!! Eat it Bama!
Boomer!
Sooner!
Its shaping up to be a great weekend. Mayfield, OU softball team now we can wait on Wilson to commit.
Im out. Nite all and BOOMER!
SOONER!
SOONER!!!!
Love this team! G-nite all.
Man ESPN updates slowly. Woo! boomer
Had to come back and post this!
https://twitter.com/NCAAsoftball/status/738903490282455040
Their hosting site is in the Netherlands, by Verotel; and that is know by black markets scammers big time!
SO to Parker. I had my doubts about her and she showed me. She’s a beast.
BOOM! Just got home! Way to go, ladies!!
Who hoo
Great win!
Amazing finish!!!
Don’t watch softball, but that was exciting.
You’re missing out then. Gasso is a stud. And the girls are amazing. Great team effort. What college sports should be about.
Not trying to take away from the sport, but I’m just not a big fan of softball or baseball like I am of other sports.
Just sayin’. Too bad. But you love OU football, so that’s pretty much all we need.
Freshman of the year. No questions.
Simply an amazing game. Knighten is a beast. Parker too. Listening to Shay describe her mind set while at bat was like listening to an engineer explain how to hit a walk-off home run. These girls are so well coached. Really enjoyed it. Suck ass saxeT
Helluva win to start this WCWS!
Didn’t get to watch game at all but just seeing the highlights is amazing. BOOMER
SOONER.
Didn’t listen to Plank and Cooty during the game due to the internet broadcast being behind the televised game. Kind of wished I had now. Here is the game winner.
https://twitter.com/OUontheAir/status/738925879003226112
Wow, this team is loaded for bear. So many freshmen and sophomores. And Erin Miller is just outstanding. Keep it up ladies, get ’em tomorrow!
Out w/ my wife and watched the DVR. Man, 8 innings was enough. Thank you Shay! I thought I would be up all night and still might not beat the tidie girls.
Ms. Knighten is special! Great game by Parker and all the rest of the Gasso Gang.
Some great lines from one of the Greatest of all times. Well during my lifetime anyway.
https://twitter.com/CoachSimmonsOU/status/738953042448392192
RIP!!!!
Yeah. The best.
Reshowing the OU/Tide game on ESecPNU now.
https://twitter.com/LChamberlain44/status/738902152991625217
lol
Only pitcher to shut out bama all season! And TWICE no less! Parker’s confidence should be sky high. And that’s not good for the rest of the field. BOOMER!
Great game. Could be another pitcher’s duel tonight against Michigan. Michigan shut out LSU.
———— where are yallllllllllllllllllll
In Waco?
If you have never been to the WCWS, you are missing out! Been twice and it will become an annual trip from Michigan.
Best part of last night’s game was that both pitchers pitched well! Alabama’s and OU’s pitchers pitched out of jams frequently. It took a clutch moment for the game to come to an end, and OU had a hitter step up. But both pitchers deserve credit, in my opinion.
What time is the next game?
9:30 ET
Thank you! Wonder which will come.first the game, open post, or report about Marvin Wilson…
Ucla is gone and Bama on way out!