NORMAN, OKLA. — Jocelyn Alo swung — a big swing at that — as a 13 mph wind whipped her hair around. The fans at the Oklahoma Sooners softball home opener, many of whom were huddled under blankets as the temperature dropped into the high 30s, audibly gasped.
It was the third inning of Oklahoma’s 9-1, five-inning win over Minnesota on Monday, and it was Alo’s third time at the plate. She had taken nine straight balls from Minnesota starter Autumn Pease, and this one looked too good to pass up.
She swung. She missed. She then took three straight balls for her third walk of the game.
Alo, who is tied with former Sooners star Lauren Chamberlain for most career home runs in NCAA history, never got another chance. The No. 1 Sooners improved to 16-0 with the run-rule win. Alo scored twice.
“It’s frustrating because a hitter wants to hit,” Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso said. “She is doing what…
