It took extra innings, but No. 13 Oklahoma State stole Game 1 of the Tallahassee Super Regional, downing No. 4 Florida State 3-1.
Michaela Richbourg was the hero of the night, going yard for a two-run homer in the top of the ninth that put the visitors up for good. Then Samantha Show capped her big night by retiring her 18th-straight batter to earn her 20th win of the season.
Here are my five thoughts on a big-time win for the Cowgirls.
1. A Pitchers’ Dual
Of the two starters on the mound, Florida State’s Meghan King — who entered Thursday with a 1.