Patty Gasso

OU softball head coach Patty Gasso during the NCAA Norman Super Regional against Florida State on May 23.

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Oklahoma begins play in the Women's College World Series on Thursday against Duke.

The Sooners have won the last three national championships and will begin their quest for a fourth straight championship against the No. 10 seed Blue Devils.

Graduate left-hander Kelly Maxwell will be in the circle for the Sooners.

Here are live scoring updates:

Duke 1, OU 0 (Top 2)

Duke designated player Francesca Frelick hit a solo home run to left field to put the Blue Devils in front early.

OU 2, Duke 1 (Bot 3)

Catcher Kinzie Hansen hits a two-run home run to left field off Duke pitcher Jala Wright.

OU 4, Duke 1 (Bot 3)

Senior utility player Alynah Torres hits a two-run home run off Jala Wright.

OU 6, Duke 1 (Bot 4)

Junior infielder Cydney Sanders hits the third two-run home run of the day for Oklahoma.

OU 7, Duke 1 (Bot 4)

Kinzie Hansen brings home pinch runner Maya Bland on an RBI single.

OU 9, Duke 1 (Bot 6)

Senior infielder Alyssa Brito hits a two-run single to give the Sooners a run-rule victory against the Blue Devils.

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