Image via OU Softball Twitter
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there was a softball game last night. It was long.
Ball game!!!#Sooners win instant classic on Knighten's three-run blast in the 17th. #PowerOf3👌
Quick recap ➡️ https://t.co/7EhSRE5RkD pic.twitter.com/42SnnheGr3
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) June 6, 2017
Oh, what a feeling!
Monday's best 📸 https://t.co/vuce538Tez
Full coverage ➡️ https://t.co/ddhPgp7YUi #SoonerMagic #PowerOf3👌 pic.twitter.com/RhBUrovWn2
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) June 6, 2017
Game 1 could have counted for a Best of 3 Series by itself. Thankfully, it was a Game 1 that the Sooners won. Florida and Oklahoma are two highly talented teams who seem reasonably well-matched, so it’s no surprise to see them fighting games out.
Game 2 is tonight, with a 7:00 CT start as opposed to last night’s 6:00. Of course, they may be better off starting around 4:00 if the games are going to last 5 and a half hours, but I digress.
It's Gameday!
After an epic Game 1 last night, the #Sooners aim for their 4th national title tonight at 7 p.m. vs. Florida on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jCE4qcUzFc
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) June 6, 2017
A huge storyline tonight will be the pitching. After all four pitchers threw more than 100 pitches last night, the coaching staffs will a choice on their hands as to who to put on the mound.
Another storyline will be emotionally moving past that kind of a Game 1. Both teams poured a lot into last night’s matchup, so it will be important to find the energy and come out focused tonight.
"We know they're going to come out fighting." – @paigeparker008
Have to be ready again tonight.
Preview 🎥➡️ https://t.co/jtSjN6O2ef pic.twitter.com/5CCrvogxno
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) June 6, 2017
Regardless of circumstances, a full team effort will be the only way to get another win against a tough Florida squad. Go get that win tonight and keep the title in Norman!