OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City has its work cut out for itself after an opening loss to British Columbia, 2-1, on Monday.
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The Stars have to win four consecutive games, starting with a 7 p.m. game on Tuesday against Williams Baptist or Blue Mountain Christian. WBU and BMCU meet in a 1 p.m. elimination game.
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UBC, which went 2-0 on the day, plays the 4 p.m. game against Grand View with that winner headed to the finals.
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Thunderbird pitcher Carleen Murray, who struck out 15 batters in UBC's win over Williams Baptist, held the Stars scoreless until the top of the seventh.
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Analise Rayburn started the seventh with a single and moved over to third when
Gabby Moreno's bunt attempt was misplayed. Rayburn scored on a sacrifice fly by
Jessica Phares but the Star left the tying run on third.
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OCU had three hits – all singles.
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Brynlee Alsip allowed one earned run in her complete game to take the loss.
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