Tennessee softball prepares for Game 2 against Texas in WCWS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Tennessee softball faces Texas in Game 2 of the Women's College World Series semifinal on June 1 at 3:17 ET. After losing the first game 5-2, Tennessee did not pitch Karlyn Pickens, who will be available for the decisive matchup. Texas pitched Citlaly Gutierrez in the opener, and her team will likely have Teagan Kavan ready for this game. Tennessee seeks to advance to the WCWS finals starting June 3, following the need for a win today.
- •Tennessee lost the first semifinal 5-2 to Texas.
- •Karlyn Pickens did not pitch in the first game.
- •Game 2 starts at 3:17 ET on June 1 at Devon Park.
- •Texas may rely on Teagan Kavan in the decisive game.
- •The winner advances to the WCWS finals on June 3.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tennessee softball has fresh Karlyn Pickens for Game 2 vs Texas in WCWS
"Tennessee softball didn't throw Karlyn Pickens against Texas in the first WCWS semifinal game and will have a fresh arm for Game 2.
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