Kendall Wells injury update: OU softball catcher hit in face by pitch vs Mississippi State
Kendall Wells, a freshman catcher for the OU softball team, was hit in the face by a pitch during Game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional against Mississippi State. After briefly leaving the game, she returned to the field with ice on her face. The Sooners were trailing Mississippi State 4-0 at the time of her return.
- ▪Kendall Wells was struck in the jaw by a pitch from Mississippi State's Delainey Everett.
- ▪She exited the game in the third inning but returned in the fourth inning holding a bag of ice to her face.
- ▪Sooners coach Patty Gasso commented on the incident, stating it rattled the team but is part of the game.
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