Tyler, Texas - Oklahoma Christian matched up with Lubbock Christian for the second time in as many days, and this time OC knocked the LCU out of the Regional with a 5-1 win to advance to the Championship series.
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The Eagles struck early, getting on the board in the first inning by stringing together three consecutive hits to begin the game.
Brooklin Bain reached on a double in the leadoff spot, her first of two doubles on the day.
Whitney Walde moved her to third on a bunt single, and
Kristen Whitehouse drove Bain home with an RBI single through the left side of the infield.
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Whitehouse went 3-4 in the game, with two doubles, the RBI, and she scored a run.
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In the third inning, the Kylie (Kiley)'s did the work to extend OC's lead.
Kylie Janzen reached on a fielder's choice and moved to second and third on a fielder's choice from
Boo Robinson, which led to an error.
Kiley Brewster brought Janzen home on an RBI sacrifice fly, giving the Eagles the 2-0 lead.
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Bain's second double of the game drove in
Tristyn Hamilton, who was moved into scoring position by a
Hannah Pate sacrifice bunt, as the Eagles continued to pull away.
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Jill Dickson cruised to her 15th complete game and 22nd win of the year, only allowing one run on four hits and striking out four Chaps.
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Whitehouse's second double of the game led to Oklahoma Christian's first home run of the regional, a two-run home run to right field off the bat of
Kylie Janzen. Janzen went 2-4 on the day with two runs and two RBIs.
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Janzen's home run gave the Eagles a 5-0 lead before a solo home run put LCU on the board with its lone run of the game.
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Postgame Interview
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UP NEXT
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Championship Saturday. Oklahoma Christian has advanced to the final day of the Regional, where they will again matchup with No. 3 UT Tyler. The matchup is a best of three, but Tyler is starting with a 1-0 advantage in the series. First pitch is scheduled for noon.
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SATURDAY, MAY 13
Game 6: Noon - No. 23 Oklahoma Christian vs. No. 3 UT Tyler
Game 7: 3:00 p.m. - No. 23 Oklahoma Christian vs. No. 3 UT Tyler (if necessary)
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