RH: Home Runs Key Wichita State Scoring

The Shockers had Ted Lasso in the dugout and the TV character's message of "Believe" on their T-shirts. The Hi-Chew candy flew after home runs.

The fans wore shirts proclaiming their readiness to "Wreak Havoc," the goal set by coach Kristi Bredbenner earlier this week.

NCAA play is off to a good start for Wichita State softball, which put on a show on ESPN2, at least until the Shockers almost made their coach sick. Despite tense moments, the Shockers handled Texas A&M 9-7 to win their opener in the Norman Regional at Marita Hynes Field in Norman, Okla. On Friday.

"The first one is a big one," Bredbenner said. "The second one is the biggest one. To get the first one, and the jitters, and things…