After falling short against Florida State in the ACC Softball Championship, Stanford softball still earned a spot in the Stillwater Regional this weekend, where Oklahoma State will be their biggest competition. Looking to get back on track and return to the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2024, the Cardinal will go to Stillwater looking to take down the Cowgirls. Their first game is set for Friday, May 15 against Princeton. Princeton won't simply roll over in this game, but the Cardinal will be heavy favorites in that first game. But if they want to beat Princeton, and go all the way in their regional, they will need to show up locked in. Here are the three key players for Stanford in their first regional game. Pitcher Alyssa Houston Stanford’s Alyssa Houston pitches against Oregon during the Eugene NCAA Softball Regional. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Houston will be relied on heavily during the Cardinal's tournament run.…