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Why Kasidi Pickering's Walk on Friday Could be Huge for Oklahoma Moving Forward
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Why Kasidi Pickering's Walk on Friday Could be Huge for Oklahoma Moving Forward

Oklahoma Sooners On SI·Ryan Chapman·about 1 month ago
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NORMAN — In the midst of a busy Friday night, a quick moment in the fifth inning could prove to be massive for a key piece to Oklahoma’s lineup.  With the Sooners up 8-1 on Georgia, OU coach Patty Gasso looked to her bench. She called upon junior Kasidi Pickering to pinch hit for Ailana Agbayani .  Pickering had been given the previous two games off, as she’s in the midst of a slump, and she started Friday’s contest out of the lineup.  The carousel was spinning in the fifth; Oklahoma had already scored four runs, but Pickering stayed disciplined at the plate and drew a walk on four pitches, which ignited the crowd at Love’s Field.  “She got a rousing round of applause, which I appreciate the fans doing that for Pickering,” Gasso said after the win . “She has kind of struggled at the plate.…

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