In a pitcher's duel, Kasidi Pickering answered the call, hitting a two-run home run to help the Sooners beat Alabama 3-0 in Game 1 of the Super Regionals.

Here are three takeaways from Alabama's NCAA super regional loss to Oklahoma in the first game of super regionals. The first inning seemingly set the tone for Alabama’s offense against Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry.

NORMAN, Okla. — Kasidi Pickering hit a two-run home run and Sam Landry pitched a complete game for Oklahoma and the Sooners beat Alabama 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of the best-of-five Norman Super Regional. No. 2 seed Oklahoma (49-7) can clinch a berth in the Women’s College World Series and eliminate the Crimson Tide with a win in Game 2 on Saturday.