The UCLA softball team didn't panic after watching Alabama take a late lead, rallying in the sixth to secure a Women's College World Series win.
Jordan Woolery knows how to make a good first impression. The sophomore making her Women’s College World Series debut launched a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth to lead
to a 4-1 win over Alabama on Thursday at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park. The Bruins will play in the winners bracket Saturday at 12 p.m. PDT against No. 2 Oklahoma or No. 10 Duke. entered the game as the hottest hitting team in the NCAA tournament. The sixth-seeded Bruins led the field with 7.8 runs per NCAA tournament game while hitting .395. But they were hitless the first time through the order against Alabama’s Kayla Beaver, a second-team All-SEC selection. Beaver opened the door by hitting No. 9 batter Janelle Meoño with a pitch and the sliver of opportunity was enough for the Bruins.
right fielder caught Alabama second baseman Kali Heivilin trying to score from second to end the inning. Facing a late deficit, the Bruins didn’t panic. Brady led off the sixth with a single, then moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt from Allchin. The Tide walked ’s leader in home runs Sharlize Palacios, but faced Woolery two batters later. The Bruins secured their 12th win of the year when tied or trailing in the fifth inning or later. Sophomore Taylor Tinsley earned the win in relief, entering in the fifth inning and giving up two hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Starter Kaitlyn Terry gave up four hits in four innings.
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