Ella Parker regaining her usual form: 'Her swing is back'

NORMAN — Ella Parker knew several weeks ago that her leg injury would likely bother her for the rest of the season.

However, there was a mental aspect of the injury, too.

As Parker dealt with the pain, her usual brilliance on offense began to slip. The typical power hitting from Parker — who blasted 13 bombs last season as a true freshman — were replaced by a lot of strikeouts and ground outs as the Sooners hit the meat of their SEC schedule.

But over the last couple of weekends, Parker has regained her form. The pain is still there, but her approach has been different.

"I think just being able to play free," Parker told OUInsider Tuesday. "I feel like the past couple weeks (there) has been a…