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 defeating Stanford 7-2, bringing them one win away from the super regional round. Pitcher Ruby Meylan delivered a complete-game performance despite not feeling at her best. She credited sports psychologist Ken Ravizza for helping her focus on execution over emotion.
- ▪Ruby Meylan pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on four hits in Oklahoma State's 7-2 win over Stanford.
- ▪Meylan stated she didn't have her best stuff but emphasized the importance of commanding the strike zone and executing pitches.
- ▪Three of Stanford's four hits and both runs came in the seventh inning when Oklahoma State already had a comfortable lead.
- ▪Oklahoma State is one win away from advancing to the NCAA super regional round.
- ▪Meylan credited sports psychologist Ken Ravizza for the mental approach that helped her perform under less-than-ideal conditions.
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