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Parker makes a change after Texas series finale struggle

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NORMAN — The shortest start of Paige Parker's career came just two weeks ago.

In the series finale against Texas, Parker pitched just one-third of an inning, throwing only 28 pitches as she faced six batters. She gave up two runs on two hits and walked three.

The outing wasn't her best — not by a long shot.

The OU southpaw, who entered the series finale with a 0.85 ERA, gave up a two-run homer to Texas pitcher Paige von Sprecken, just the eighth home run she'd given up all season. Parker issued two more walks and gave up a single to left field before she was replaced by sophomore Mariah Lopez.