The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners clinched their Red River Rivalry series against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns with a 7-2 win Saturday. The victory secured Oklahoma's fourth series win of the season and third against a ranked opponent.
The OU Softball score in Game 2 saw pitcher Kierston Deal deliver a complete game performance for the Sooners. Texas scored two runs in the final inning, but Deal closed out the contest.
Oklahoma's offense provided support throughout Game 2. Third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas hit a home run and combined with left fielder Abby Dayton for five runs batted in. Dayton recorded a season-high three RBIs.
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The series opener on Friday also went to the Sooners, who won 7-6 in front of a record crowd at Love's Field.
Saturday's game time was adjusted from the original 11 a.m. start. Due to anticipated inclement weather, the game was pushed back to a 6:30 p.m. first pitch.
Changes included the game being streamed on SEC Network Plus instead of being televised on ESPN2. Information regarding tickets originally distributed for Saturday remained valid for the updated time.
The Sooners scored in four straight innings in Game 2, beginning with a solo home run by Ella Parker in the third inning.
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Oklahoma added two runs in the fourth and two in the fifth before McEnroe-Marinas' two-run homer in the sixth extended the lead.
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With the series clinched, the OU Softball game today is scheduled for Sunday. Oklahoma will attempt to sweep Texas Softball in the series finale, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Live updates will be available for the game.
