Oklahoma State softball live score updates vs BYU in Big 12 Tournament

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Coach Kenny Gajewski and the third-ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls face BYU in their Big 12 softball tournament opener on Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Here’s what you need to know about the Cowgirls (44-9, 21-6 Big 12) and Cougars (30-22, 11-16):

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Oklahoma State softball live score updates vs. BYU

The third inning ended with OSU still trailing 2-0, despite the Cowgirls getting a couple of baserunners. Megan Bloodoworth ran herself out of scoring position trying to go from first to third on a single by Jilyen Poullard. The throw came in front of her and she stopped midway between second and third, getting in a rundown before being tagged out.

Tallen Edwards lined out for the final out of the inning immediately afterward.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

OSU pitcher Ivy Rosenberry got out of the inning with quick hands on a low hopper back at the circle, snagging it and throwing to first for the out. After giving up a triple and hitting a batter in the second inning, Rosenberry looked more settled in the third.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

BYU maintained its 2-0 lead with a couple of strikeouts by left-hander Chloe Temples, who used her changeup to get both final strikes.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

BYU took a 2-0 lead with good hitting and a couple of OSU miscues. A one-out triple by Hailey Morrow set up the Cougars to post the first run of the day. She scored on a single up the middle by Lily Owens for a 1-0 lead.

Owens came around to score on a two-out error by OSU shortstop Megan Bloodworth on a grounder that would have ended the inning.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

Tallen Edwards hit a soft single to right-center field with one out, but was stranded at first base. No score after one inning.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

OSU pitcher Ivy Rosenberry kept everything in the infield for her first three outs of the day, retiring BYU in order with a pair of groundouts and a pop-out to shortstop.

— Scott Wright, Staff writer

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• Date: Thursday, May 9
• Time: 11 a.m. CT
• Where: Devon Park in Oklahoma City

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