Karlyn Pickens vs Jordy Bahl: Comparing aces for Tennessee, Nebraska softball
Karlyn Pickens vs Jordy Bahl: Comparing aces for Tennessee, Nebraska softball
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How the SEC's softball dominance could carry it through to the Women's College World Series
The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she's following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC's biggest strengths.
College softball fans are going to be spoiled early in the Knoxville Super Regional.
The matchup between No. 7 Tennessee and Nebraska sets up a pitching duel between arguably the best pitchers in college softball: the Lady Vols' Karlyn Pickens and the Cornhuskers' Jordy Bahl.
Pickens has thrown the fastest of any pitcher in college softball, while Bahl has gone from being a star pitcher for Oklahoma to leading Nebraska to the brink of the 2025 Women's College World Series as a two-way star.
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The matchup between Pickens and Bahl could determine which team ends up moving on to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Women's College World Series. Here's a look at the statistics for both standout pitchers:
Karlyn Pickens pitching stats
Here's a look at Pickens' stats this season:
Record: 22-8
22-8 ERA: 0.90 (1st in NCAA)
0.90 (1st in NCAA) Appearances (starts): 27 (20)
27 (20) Innings pitched: 186 1/3
186 1/3 Complete games: 20
20 Shutouts: 6 (T-11th)
6 (T-11th) Saves: 3
3 Hits allowed: 112
112 Strikeouts: 252 (6th)
252 (6th) Walks: 54
Jordy Bahl pitching stats
Here's a look at Bahl's stats this season:
Record: 25-6
25-6 ERA: 1.50 (6th in NCAA)
1.50 (6th in NCAA) Appearances (starts): 37 (31)
37 (31) Innings pitched: 186 ⅓
186 ⅓ Complete games: 21
21 Shutouts: 8 (T-4th)
8 (T-4th) Saves: 2
2 Hits allowed: 99
99 Strikeouts: 270 (5th)
270 (5th) Walks: 72
Jordy Bahl hitting stats
Here's a look at Bahl's hitting this season:
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