LSU Wins; UCLA Next

Oklahoma shortstop Kelli Braitsch’s throwing error in the bottom of the 13th inning Saturday enabled Louisiana State’s Jen Schuelke to score the winning run in a 2-1 victory in the Women’s College World Series at Oklahoma City.

LSU (59-10) must beat UCLA twice today to reach the championship game. Oklahoma finished its season 50-9.

Schuelke reached on a fielder’s choice and moved to second on a groundout. Pinch-hitter Ashley Lewis grounded to Braitsch, whose throw sailed over the head of first baseman Lisa Carey into the dugout.

Earlier, Louisiana State defeated Iowa, 2-1, on Julie Wiese’s two-run home run in the fifth inning. Iowa fell to 49-14.

Stanford 1, California 0--The Cardinal (54-15-1) scored an unearned run in the second inning and advanced to play top-seeded Arizona today. Stanford must win twice to reach Monday’s title game.

Stanford scored with two out in the second inning when a ground ball by Michelle Thiry went between the legs of shortstop Paige Bowie, allowing Jessica Draemel to score from second.

Stanford’s only hit was a single by Robin Walker in the first inning.

Earlier, California (54-18) rallied from a 2-0 deficit to eliminate Michigan (43-17-1) with a 5-2 victory.