Arizona rallied from a five-run deficit with runs in the fourth through eighth innings before losing 8-7 in 10 in the first of a three-game series at Oklahoma State on Friday. The game began with a Regan Shockey lineout to shortstop, followed by a 1:16 lightning delay.
Oklahoma State opened the scoring with a leadoff home run by Claire Timm. Lexi McDonald scored on a passed ball to extend the Oklahoma State lead to 2-0 and a Tia Warsop single scored Amanda Hasler to conclude the first inning scoring with the Cowgirls ahead 3-0.
A Rosie Davis single scored Jayelle Austin from second to extend the Oklahoma State lead to 2-0 in the second inning. Hasler had a solo HR in the third inning and Oklahoma State was in command of the game with a 5-0 edge…