Ruby Meylan didn't have her 'best stuff' but got Oklahoma State softball to regional final
Oklahoma State softball advanced to the regional final after a 7-2 win over Stanford, led by pitcher Ruby Meylan despite her not having her best performance. Meylan credited sports psychologist Ken Ravizza for helping her focus on execution over feeling. The Cowgirls are now one win away from reaching the super regional round.
- ▪Ruby Meylan pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on four hits in Oklahoma State's 7-2 victory over Stanford.
- ▪Meylan stated she didn't have her best stuff but relied on mental preparation to secure the win.
- ▪Three of Stanford's four hits and both runs came in the seventh inning when Oklahoma State already had a comfortable lead.
- ▪Meylan credited sports psychologist Ken Ravizza for the mindset that helped her perform despite not feeling her best.
- ▪Oklahoma State is one win away from advancing to the super-regional round of the NCAA softball tournament.
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