Lady Vols advance to WCWS championship | |
Title: | Lady Vols advance to WCWS championship |
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Description: | Lady Vols advance to WCWS championship OKLAHOMA CITY (Tennessee Athletics)Strong pitching and a clutch pinch hit walk forLexi Overstreetin the sixth inning helped to send the University of Tennessee women's softball team back to the Women's College World Series Championship Series for the first time since 2007. The Lady Vols (5210) defeated Texas (5110) 21 in a two hour and 36 minute pitcher's duel that saw Tennessee get on top quickly and hang on to remain perfect in the NCAA Tournament and advance to the finals. The Lady Vols extended their lead to 20 in the sixth inning whenLexi Overstreet, pinch hitting forHannah Akamine, drew a basesload walk on a full count to score Gibson from third, ultimately the gamewinning run. Tennessee will face the winner of tonight's Game 12 matchup between Oklahoma and Washington. If Oklahoma loses tonight, the championship series will begin on Tuesday, June 4. ET on ESPN2. Ivy andEllen Renfroecombined for a five hit, one run outing whil |