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Jordan Woolery’s homer helps UCLA beat Alabama in Women’s College World Series opener

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OKLAHOMA CITY —

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 UCLA 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 (ABC) against No. 2 Oklahoma or No. 10 Duke.

UCLA (43-10) entered the game as the hottest hitting team in the NCAA tournament. The sixth-seeded Bruins led the field with 7.