Sprinklers cause delay in UCLA vs Texas Tech WCWS game in OKC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During an elimination game in the Women's College World Series, sprinklers activated at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, halting play briefly. This unexpected interruption occurred in the bottom of the eighth inning as Texas Tech's Kaitlyn Terry faced her first batter. A light-hearted moment ensued as stadium music played Rihanna's 'Umbrella' while grounds crew attended to the situation. The game had been sent into extra innings after a two-run home run from Jordan Woolery in the bottom of the seventh. Play resumed minutes later as the match continues.
- •UCLA faces Texas Tech in a crucial WCWS elimination game.
- •Sprinklers turned on during the bottom of the eighth inning.
- •The stadium played 'Umbrella' while the delay occurred.
- •Jordan Woolery's two-run homer tied the game in the seventh.
- •Play resumed shortly after the sprinkler situation.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Sprinklers interrupt UCLA vs Texas Tech WCWS game as stadium plays 'Umbrella'
"The sprinkler systems at Devon Park in Oklahoma City briefly interrupted the elimination game between UCLA and Texas Tech in the bottom of the eighth.
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