Riley Valentine launched her third home run of the season for the Crimson Tide to secure the extra-inning victory over Southeastern Louisiana. TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The regional matchup between ...

Most importantly, do not try to hit a home run. Even if that’s the goal, the key to hitting one is rooted in swinging for contact, not the fences. “I’ve realized that home runs are mistakes.

Texas Tech infielder Hailey Toney (32) hits a home run in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City ...

Texas Tech infielder Hailey Toney (32) hits a home run in the sixth inning during a softball game between Texas Tech and UCLA at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City ...

Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso (left) claps as slugger Jocelyn Alo heads to home plate on March 11 after hitting her 96th career home run in the Sooners' 11-0 win at Hawaii.