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Photos: Wildcats open Women's College World Series with 4-2 loss to Oklahoma State
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The Cowgirls' late home run sinks Arizona on Day 1 of the WCWS, pushing the Wildcats into the loser's bracket. They'll play an elimination game against Oregon State on Friday night.
Women's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona outfielder Jasmine Perezchica tracks down a ball hit by Oklahoma State during the third inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Oklahoma State's Chelsea Alexander bats during the third inning of the team's NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Arizona on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
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Arizona’s Devyn Netz pitches during the sixth inning of the team’s NCAA softball Women’s College World Series game against Oklahoma State on June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona's Sophia Carroll (00) tags out Oklahoma State's Sydney Pennington (21) during the third inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Oklahoma State's Karli Petty (14) is met a home plate by teammates after her home run against Arizona during the sixth inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Oklahoma State's Karli Petty (14) hits a home run in the sixth inning of the team's NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Arizona on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) is met at home plate after a home run against Oklahoma State during the fifth inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Oklahoma State's Miranda Elish (40) celebrates after reaching second base on a hit against Arizona during the third inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona first baseman Carlie Scupin (20) celebrates after tagging out Oklahoma State's Kiley Naomi (5) during the third inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona outfielder Jasmine Perezchica (21) makes a sliding catch for the out in the second inning of the team's NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Oklahoma State on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona outfielder Janelle Meono make a catch in the outfield in the second inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Oklahoma State on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona first baseman Carlie Scupin, left, makes a catch for an out against Oklahoma State's Chelsea Alexander (55) before Alexander crosses first in the first inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Oklahoma State starter Kelly Maxwell pitches in the first inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Arizona on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona's Hanah Bowen (7) pitches in the first inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Oklahoma State on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Alonzo Adams, Associated PressWomen's College World Series: Oklahoma State 4, Arizona 2
Arizona's Hanah Bowen (7) pitches in the first inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Oklahoma State on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
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