No. 1 OU defeats Stanford 2-0 in WCWS opener; Sooners advance to play Tennessee

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma's potent offense was neutralized for longer than usual Thursday afternoon. But making a third trip through the Sooners’ lineup proved tough for Stanford starter NiJaree Canady, who had an outstanding day in the circle. OU defeated Stanford 2-0 and will face Tennessee in a winner’s bracket game at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Sooners (57-1) broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning on Jayda Coleman’s single to left field, which scored pinch runner Avery Hodge from second base. OU added another run on the play when...