The Oklahoma Sooners put the pressure on early in their Women’s College World Series matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers. They were unable to come away with a run with the bases loaded in the first, but that set the stage for what would come later in the game.
Oklahoma scored nine runs in the second and third innings with home runs from Tiare Jennings and Kinzie Hansen and a two-run triple from Rylie Boone.
Jordy Bahl allowed two base runners in 3 2/3 innings pitched, and Alex Storako, Kierston Deal and Nicole May combined to finish the job.
It was domination from start to finish, highlighting Oklahoma’s pitching depth and their ability to score runs in a hurry. It was a performance that has typified Sooners softball during its dominant three-year run. With the win, Oklahoma moved one win from the Women’s College World Series finals.
It was Jordy Bahl’s 20th win of the season. Jennings’ home run put her at 17 on the year, tied with Alyssa Brito for the team lead. Hansen’s home run gave her 13 in 2023.
Social media was loving Oklahoma’s 50th straight win that pushed them to 58-1 on the season. Here’s a look at some of the best social media reactions to Oklahoma’s incredible 9-0 win over Tennessee.
Jocelyn Alo is Sooner Nation
"BOOMER SOONER‼️"@78jocelyn_alo brought her rings to the Oklahoma game 👀 pic.twitter.com/tOSV5sMaqz
— ESPN (@espn) June 3, 2023
Tiare is Too Good
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES YES YES @_tiarejennings 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ BEAUTIFUL BOMB!!!!!!!!!
— Lauren Chamberlain (@LChamberlain44) June 3, 2023
Always Bet on Gasso
Me: "Who you got today?"
Berry Tramel: "I would never pick against John Wooden, so why would I pick against Patty Gasso?"
— Summer of George (@GeorgeStoia) June 3, 2023
OU makes you pay for your mistakes
Tiare Jennings 3-R HR, crushed. Vols were 'this close' to getting out of the inning (if Jayda's grounder is fielded cleanly). Can't give #OU extra chances.#Sooners 3, Tennessee 0 – bottom 2nd
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) June 3, 2023
Always Lurking
Tiare Jennings is inevitable.
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) June 3, 2023
In OKC, NYC, or Addis Ababa, Oklahoma would still crush the opposition
Oklahoma would just take advantage of the thin air at 8,000 feet in Addis Ababa and just simply crush their opponents into oblivion.
I could make some great restaurant recommendations for the WCWS in Ethiopia. https://t.co/zXuYZUdpO8
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) June 3, 2023
Oozes Swagger
If I had an ounce of Jordy Bahl's swagger, I might be the coolest human on the planet.
— Summer of George (@GeorgeStoia) June 3, 2023
Da-dum-tss
We are now accepting Volunteers to get run ruled.
— Steve Bullard (@stevebullard) June 3, 2023
Locked In
Jordy Bahl with runners in scoring position pic.twitter.com/e2U8U1JR3D
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) June 3, 2023
Hi-yooo
BREAKING | Tennessee coaching staff has been asking for volunteers to pitch against Oklahoma. #WCWS
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) June 3, 2023
Softball Twitter Jealous of Greatness
Softball fans crying about the umps, the #WCWS in OKC.
Us: pic.twitter.com/T42RtHQyVn
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) June 3, 2023
Oklahoma providing a 2025 preview
SEC!!!
— Bruce (@_BruceWrld) June 3, 2023
Mess around and Find out
ESPN announcer just stated that "Oklahoma's not for everyone. They're fiery, competitive, and passionate"
True statement…
Just ask Danny Kanell— ChampU 🏆 (@The_BradJohnson) June 3, 2023
Nobody does run-rules like Oklahoma
The ‘Oklahoma Rule’ is now in effect.
— Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) June 3, 2023
Welcome, make yourself comfortable
Sorry Tennessee, you're not in SEC Country anymore. You're in Run Rule Territory now.
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) June 3, 2023
Kinzie Hansen CRUSHED it
COME ON KINZ!!!!!!!! WHAT A LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOMER!!!!!!!!! @kinziehansen
— Lauren Chamberlain (@LChamberlain44) June 3, 2023
She hit a rope
Geez K9.
That thing barely got 15 feet off the ground. Absolutely crushed it.
That was like a 1 iron off the tee. https://t.co/5LWkfjw6pw
— Locked on Sooners (@LockedOnSooners) June 3, 2023
Build the statue!
Replace the seed sower statue on the south oval with a Tulsa Golden Driller sized statue of Patty Gasso. Who says no?
— Greg (@OUhoopsFanGreg) June 3, 2023
Oh no...
When you harass minimum wage workers every 7 days… pic.twitter.com/7YwWzvnDcF
— Blinkin (@blinkinriley) June 3, 2023
Non-OU fans tired of the Greatness
So beat them. Someone. Society is soft.
“I want a trophy too” is a sickness in our society. If you want it, win one. This hand out society BS is soft.
Also, who doesn’t like seeing greatness? People that like participation trophies, I’d assume.
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) June 3, 2023
They didn't want it
Lol'nTears
— DJ Imagine Getting Swept In Baseball At Home (@DjLove5243) June 3, 2023
They make it look easy
Absolutely nobody:
Oklahoma softball every game: pic.twitter.com/6HPux1ZbSe
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) June 3, 2023
You and me both sister
Jordy Bahl would strike me out in 3 pitches. And I played for 12 years.
— Kaci Nicole (@PennyLane449) June 3, 2023
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